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Dust and development
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G’day
I have recently built a new house and am discovering a lot of dust is still floating around. What I need is a suggestion for dring film in a dust free environment???
Pol :?:
As somebody mentions recently, running the shower for a few minutes to fill the bathroom with steam seems like a good idea, as it will catch the dust.
Haven’t tried it though, but worth a shot!
Other than that, hover.
Lots.
with a dyson.Other than that, hover.
Lots.
with a dyson.I use a broomstick myself! :wink: [Hee hee, couldn’t resist – cackle cackle!]
I gave this advice recently which may be helpful.
quote=”Eddie”]Maybe try a different film next time. Ilford and Fuji are easier to open than kodak. There is a small film opener which is may be helpful, i think i seen them in Gunns. For Kodak i actually use a large pliers.Here is a useful tip for washing negatives so you wont get drying marks or dirty negs. After normal washing ,get a bottle of de-ionised water (car shop suppliers, its used for car batteries). Put 4ml of wetting agent and a litre of the water into a spray bottle. Hang the washed negatives in the drying area, bathroom, ensuite, or somewhere dust free after they are washed. Spray them at close range both sides with the de-ionised water and wetting agent. Hold your hand behind the negatives to control the spray preventing it from going on walls. The water will last for ages.
Leave the room slowly so as not to create dust and dont be tempted to look and handle the negatives. Return only when they are dry and ready to be filed in negative sleeves.[/quote]
If you can come across an old metal locker, the type they use in schools, it would make a good drying cabinet. You could also make a cabinet by cutting up a cheap shower curtain and attaching it with a staple gun to a piece of wood about 8″ square. Cut the curtain to the length of a 35mm film. Attach a string to the top of the wood that will allow you to hang it and a picture frame hook underneath to attach the film.
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