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Photographic prints are intended to be viewed and when looked after can remain in excellent condition for over a century. However, as they are paper-based they are prone to damage if mishandled.
Caring for a print
A print intended to have a long life should be processed by methods recommended for long-term stability. If necessary it can be retouched to eliminate blemishes. Prints that are going to be displayed should be mounted, framed and glazed to complement the image and protect it from deteriorat...
Mounting your Prints
Even the most stunning print can look better when it has been properly mounted. Mounted prints are also better protected as they are kept flat with the image separated from the immediate surroundings by unobtrusive margins.
There are no hard and fast rules about mounting prints; the most suitable results will depend on individual preference, the nature of the image, the intended use and other circumstances.
It is recommended that only boards and other materials intended for the p...
The ILFORD PHOTO Archival Sequence, or Optimum Permanence wash system is a method of processing fibre base papers for maximum longevity while reducing the amount of water and time used.
Whilst standard fixing and washing recommendations will give excellent print permanence for all commercial needs. When optimum permanence is needed, perhaps for archival storage of prints, the following fixing and washing sequences at 18–24ºC/65–75ºF (including wash water) are recommended using ILFORD WASHAID.
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Split grade printing
The version of split grade printing described here is that taught to me by the ILFORD head printers, Mike Walden and Terry Offord, and is the simplest, fastest way to make good darkroom prints from pretty much any negative. (The exception is really underexposed negatives to print these you usually only need high contrast).
This is a very powerful technique that can be used routinely with variable contrast (VC) papers, such as ILFORD MULTIGRADE. It makes use of the differing performa...
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2000RT Sviluppo
2000RT Fissaggio
2150XL Fissaggio
2150XL Sviluppo
Bromophen Sviluppo (Part A)
Bromophen Sviluppo (Part B
HARMAN Toner Selenium
HARMAN Warmtone Sviluppo
Hypam Fissaggio
ID-11 Sviluppo (Part A)
ID-11 Sviluppo (Part B)
Ilfosol 3 Sviluppo
Ilfostop
Ilfotec DD Starter
Ilfotec DD Sviluppo
Ilfotec DDX Sviluppo GHS
Ilfotec HC Sviluppo
Ilfotec LC29 Sviluppo
Ilfotec RT Rapid Starter GHS
Ilfotec RT Rapid Sviluppo (Part A)
Ilfotec RT Rapid Svilu...