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PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT WASHING xx PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT PROCESSING Washing for permanence. A test of four archival print washers. Includes tips on improving the performance of a washer. Print washing. What actually goes on during print washing, as opposed to what many "think" goes on. A frugal washing method for b&w RC papers which uses trays of standing water. Saving water in the darkroom. Ideas for minimizing usage and/or capturing and reusing waste water. Reasons for shorter water rinses in color photography are explained. Tips on print washing without running water, in warm water, and by prolonged soaking. Tip: A 2% solution of sodium sulfite can be used as a print washing aid to remove thiosulfate (fixer). Tips on using either saltwater or a wash-aid solution on non-RC print papers. Tips on a water-saving wash sequence for black-and-white print processing. Tips on handling multiple prints, toning and washing to achieve archival processing. Effect of lower temperatures on print washing time and fixing time. Print-soaking tests. How to use the "fill and dump" approach to conserve water in print washing. Black-and-white print washing in detail. Tip: Be sure your hands are free of hypo before picking up washed prints. Also, use tongs whenever possible to eliminate hypo stains. Tips on eliminating the source of spots on film and prints. A candid guide to print washers. Tip: Print washer can be made from a plant delivery tray from a greenhouse or garden supply. Print washing. Basic methods and equipment. No-stain insurance. Instructions on proper black-and-white print fixing and washing. Tip on using Ektaprint 3 stabilizer to conserve on water for print washing. Tip: Inexpensive print washer made from a plastic dishpan. Tip: Add an overflow tube to a sink stopper to convert a flat bottom sink into a print washer. Tips on washing photographic prints in multiple changes of standing water (instead of running water). Aquarium water pumps and aquarium aerators can improve the washing of film and prints. Build your own archival print washer. Tips on proper print washing. A review of the purpose, chemistry and techniques of washing photographic materials. Gadgets and ideas that make life easier in the professional photo lab. (1) Keeping orders together. (2) Scheduling boards. (3) Wash tanks built from plywood. (4) Film cleaners, dust prvention, etc. (5) Light switch guard. (6) Homemade slide-to-4x5 copy camera. (7) Test strip processing & checking. Advice on installing and using using water filters (and other tips) to help control or eliminate spotting problems in photographic processing. How to make a simple print washer from a plastic dishpan with holes drilled in one side. Est. cost: $3. How to wash prints properly. A discussion of film and print washing and washing equipment. Testing the effectiveness of your print washer. Simple probe attached to an electronic meter will tell when your wash water is free of hypo. Recirculating washer for film and prints uses a fountain pump to reuse the same wash water. Make your own RC print washer from a plastic bucket and some plastic pipe fittings. Mysteries of the vortex. A practicum on print washing with an emphasis on proper washing of fiber-base (FB) paper. Part 1. Mysteries of the vortex. Part 2. Archival washers in practice. Tip: Use an upside down funnel as an overflow when washing prints. Make a simple overflow tube for a bathroom sink to improve the print-washing ability of the sink. How to make a print washer from a plastic waste basket, hose and fishing line. Print washers. 14 print washers compared. How to evaluate your own washing procedures. Wooden darkroom sink and stand with built-in print washer. Rotary print washer can be built from a plastic tub and hose fittings. Est. cost: $5. Tip: Screening over overflow hole of print washers will keep it from being blocked by prints. Tip for testing the effectiveness of your print washer. Proper fixing, washing, and storage of prints for archival permanence. Tips on producing permanent black and white prints. Tips on proper washing of prints without wasting water. Simple devices to make the job of washing prints in your bathroom easier. Plumbing adapters and garden hose can help you get water to where you need it. David Vestal's Photo workbook. Handout #10. Fixing, washing and drying prints on regular (non-RC) paper. Are you washing your prints properly. Here is a simple way to check, plus some guidelines for improving your wash efficiency. Process for permanence. How to fix, wash, and dry fiber-base black-and-white prints so they'll last longer than you do. Archival print washers. Comparison test of five commercial units and two homemade units. Tips on saving water and time in the darkroom. More on saving water while washing film and paper. Save water by specially washing 8x10 RC prints. Printing with fiber-base paper. How to process, wash and dry fiber-base prints. More about saving water. How you can wash some b&w films to archival standards, and make 11x14 RC prints, using the no-waste soak-wash way. Tip: Make a good resin-coated paper washer from an 11"x14" tray. See-saw type photo print washer rocks itself. Made from sheetmetal and copper tubing. Archival print and film washing. Advice on equipment and technique. | |||||||||
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