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Photo Paper: Fine-Art Silver Supreme
Fine-Art Silver
Supreme is an extra-premium (320g/m_), semi-matte photographic
paper with a 100% cotton rag base. It has a single grade emulsion (approximately
grade 2) which is particulary high in silver content and give extremely
deep blacks and wide range of mid-tones. Surface is semi-matte. It
has excellent toning capability and, due to the quality of its paper
base and surface softness,it allows un-matched possibilities of hand-coloring.
Fine-Art Silver Supreme also gives wonderful
results when used to make contact print from large negatives made with
BPF 200 film.
Handling
Red
safelight such as from a Wratten 1A is recommended. With direct illumination
from a 15 Watts bulb direct minimum working distance is 1,5m (about 5
feet). As with all papers,, it is a good idea to test for safelight fog
from time-to-time.
Exposure
Fine-Art Silver Supreme can be exposed with all types
of enlarger and printer light source. Exact exposure times may be found
by test strips (small, extra sheets of the paper are enclosed for this
purpose).
Development
Process
in any good quality paper developer at 20°C (68°F) for 2 to 3min.
with continuous agitation.
Stop Bath
An
acid stop bath is optional but recommended. It quickly stops dévelopment
by neutralizing alkali. This also helps extend fixer life. Dilution :
25 cc of 28% acetic acid in 1 litre of water. Treat for 15 seconds if
an acid stop bath is used, or 30 seconds if a water rinse is given.
Fixing (Maximum Time:
10 Minutes)
Treat in a conventional sodium thiosulfate
fixer for a minimum of 5 min. at 20°C (68°F). Normal fixer capacity
is 1,5 sqm/litre. A two bath fixing method (at 2,5 min per bath) may be
used to avoid under-fixing. When the first bath is exhausted, replace
it with the second bath and mix a fresh « second bath ».
With ammonium thiosulfate (« rapid ») fixers, treat for 30
to 45 seconds only, then give a thorough pre-wash for 5 min. Next, treat
with a wash-aid (see « WASHING », below) with frequent agitation
for 10 min before transferring to a final wash.
Washing
The
use of a wash aid (such as Kodak Hypo Clearing Agent) is strongly recommanded.
It will reduce your wash time and increase the efficiency of your washing.
As well, it will help guarantee the permanence of your photograph.
Wash in running water at a rate fast enough to completely change once
every 5 minutes. Wash time is 1 hour at 20°C (68°F) or 30 min.
if a wash aid has been used.
Drying
To
effect even and rapid drying, you may use a wetting agent as a final rinse.
Excess water should be removed from the surface of prints with a clean
sponge or squeegee. Prints may then be dried in dust-free air on drying
screens or in a clean photo-blotter. Press dryer must be used at low temperature.
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