Make up a solution of 20 grains of bichromate of potash and 1 oz. of
water, and another solution of four drachms of ammonia to 1 quart of
water. When ready to develop the prints, add ten drops of the bichromate
of potash to the developer. Place the prints in the developer face down,
taking care that no air-bubbles form on the surface of the paper. When
the paper is thoroughly saturated it can be turned face up. Leave the
prints in the developing bath for at least twenty minutes, then, without
washing, place them in the dish containing some of the ammonia and
water. This is the fixing bath. Leave them in this bath for about ten
minutes, then turn out and cover with fresh ammonia and water. Let them
remain ten minutes in this second fixing bath, wash and dry.
The prints made on this paper closely resemble platinotype prints, but
the process is much cheaper. If purplish tones are desired, make up a
developing bath with a quarter-ounce of borax instead of three-quarters.
The developer containing the three-quarter ounce of borax gives black
tones. The bichromate of potash added to the developing solution keeps
the prints clean and increases contrast.
SIR KNIGHT BERT A. PORTER, Strong, Me., asks if directions have
ever been given for copying pictures and mailing interior views; if
a brass plate can be prepared so that a picture may be printed on
it; and the best kind of paper to use to obtain clear lights.
Directions for making interior views will be found in Nos. 805,
806. If one has not a copying-stand, the best substitute will be a
board the width of the camera bed, and about five feet in length.
At one end fasten a piece of board large enough to allow the
picture being tacked to it, having it at exactly right angles with
the long board. The camera is then attached to the board at the
best point for making the picture. This simple method of arranging
the picture and camera does away with the trouble of adjusting the
camera and picture so that the lines will be parallel. Use
orthochromatic plates if the picture is colored, but any good plate
will do if the picture is black and white. Use a slow plate.
Pictures may be made on wood, leather, porcelain, and textile
fabrics, but pictures on metal are not successful by the ordinary
process. Any good aristo-paper will give clear whites if properly
toned and washed. Sir Knight Bert would like to correspond with any
one who wishes to purchase a 5 by 8 camera.
[Illustration]
A SOLDIER OF NAPOLEON.
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