What's wrong with using for pizza?Kiffdino wrote:It breaks my heart that it would make my newly acquired pizza-oven redundant.
Although the chemicals residue is a little concerning...
What's wrong with using for pizza?Kiffdino wrote:It breaks my heart that it would make my newly acquired pizza-oven redundant.
Kiffdino wrote:By the way i just ordered some Tetenal Superfix Plus, the fixer many of you recomended.
It breaks my heart that it would make my newly acquired pizza-oven redundant.
So next session, there will be no oven and longer exposure times.
by the way, i told you i started of with g307 because i couldnt find the kodak fixer.>> Processing the Plate<<
All temperatures can be at room temperature (70F). Take the plate and put it in Kodak Rapid Fixer with hardener. The Fixer should be mixed as per the instructions for the most dilute mixture (paper 1:7). Gently rock the tray until all yellow is gone then an additional 15 seconds. This should take anywhere from ½ minute to 2 minutes. I use a white tray to observe the yellow more easily. Once this is completed, place the plate in running water for 5 minutes ( a tray of water can be used if running water is not available)
All temperatures can be at room temperature (70F). Take the plate and put it in Kodak Rapid Fixer with hardener. The Fixer should be mixed as per the instructions for the most dilute mixture (paper 1:7). Gently rock the tray until all yellow is gone then an additional 15 seconds. This should take anywhere from ½ minute to 2 minutes. I use a white tray to observe the yellow more easily. Once this is completed, place the plate in running water for 5 minutes ( a tray of water can be used if running water is not available). I now turn on a quartz halogen light that shines on the spot where I will lean the hologram to blow it dry. Then take the plate and place it in 35% alcohol for 15 seconds. Then 70% alcohol for 15 seconds, then 91% alcohol for 15 seconds then finally 100% alcohol until diffraction is visible (anywhere from 15 seconds to two minutes or longer). As soon as diffraction (colors) is seen allow another 15 seconds in that bath. Then take the plate out and lean it against the wall in the overhead light. With practice you will find which angle the diffraction is seen in the light and which way that relates to the visibility of the hologram when blow drying it. As soon as you lean the plate against the wall begin blow drying it with a hair dryer set on its hottest and strongest settings. Blow dry very close to the plate. Start at the center and in a circular motion move to the outside of the plate and repeat often. If the plate is leaning the right way the diffraction and image should start to get really bright. Continue drying until hologram in completely dry. You cannot over dry but you can under dry. This usually takes me 5 minutes minimum.