Bromoil Workshop Notes.pdf - Primrose Park Art & Craft Centre

P r i m r o s e P a r k P h o t o g r a p h yB r o m o i l W o r k s h o p N o t e sb y T o n y P e r i1. DEVELOPING THE PRINT:CHEMICALS - Developing the Print: Non hardening paper developer - Kodak Dektol (Use 1+9)Non hardening fixer - 10% solution of plain HypoHypo Clearing AgentThe aim here is to develop a LOW CONTRAST looking print 1-2 STOPS darkerthan normal.Use a ‘00’, ‘0’, ½ or ‘1’ filter with multi-contrast paper. For graded papers(Rembrandt Paper is grade 2½ ) start with a good evenly-toned/zonednegative.Leave a white borderMake a black border around the edge of the print1. Develop in Dektol 1+9 for 3 minutes at 20˚2. Rinse/wash in water for 30-60 sec (don’t use stop bath)3. Two-bath fixer (2 + 2 minutes)4. Rinse/wash in water for 30-60 sec5. Hypo clearing agent (agitate continuously for 3 minutes)6. Wash print for 20 minutes minimum.7. Dry print