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Alternative Photographic Processes - (Hand made photographic -emulsions and processes)

Fixing:

Step 6. Fix the print in a 5% solution of Sodium Thiosulphate (Before use, read Health hazards) ( Normal Paper fixer) for about 3-4min.

Before immersion, the image colour is a rich light brown colour, however this will quickly turn dark brown and highlights will brighten.

Note the colour of the image before placement in the fixing solution

There seems to be no way of keeping the print in a stable form with this light brown colour.

Do not leave too long in this fix, as it will begin to bleach. Because this is a weak solution of fixer remember to replace often.

Additional Fixing Information:

Fix in fixer with agitation for about 5 minutes. Image will turn darker and to a colder brown.

If the image begins to fade ( bleach), the fixer is too strong, or the print has been left in the fixer too long.

Use a 5% solution of Sodium Thiosulphate ( Normal Paper fixer) for about 3-4min.

Because this is a weak solution of fixer it becomes exhausted quickly, so remember to replace often.

Two fixer baths can be used with the print placed in each for half the time.

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