PRINTING REQUISITES.
The absolute necessities for making Velox prints are few in number and simple in character. Either day light or artificial light are of course essential, also developing solutions and water for washing the prints. The ordinary printing frame is used in making exposures. The artistic possi bilities of Velox make it worthy of the study of all photographers and a convenient apparatus for measuring the distance from the light and for adjusting each negative to the proper angle of exposure is of great assist ance. As an aid, we recommend the Velox Amateur Printer, not only to help those who are already making good Velox prints, but to assist the beginner in mastering the delightful art of Velox printing in the shortest possible time.
The construction of the Velox printer is simple and it is furnished with attachments for use either with gas or electricity.
Aside from suitable light and work room, you will require : 3 trays, preferably enameled iron (a full size larger than the prints to be made).
printing frame and glass to fit, if films are to be printed.
I 4-oz. graduate.
bottle Nepera Solution.
bottle Velox Liquid lb. Crystal or Granulated Hypo.
package each Regular and Special Velox.
Arrange the three trays before you on your work table in this order : In the center of the above spaces we have indicated the solution which each tray should contain for developing Regular Velox. If Special is used, double the quantity of water should be added to the developer (Tray No. I). Do not be too sparing of the amount of the solutions used, especially of your fixing bath (Tray No. 3); if making three or four dozen prints (4 x 5) use a full pint (see formula page 99 ; see, also, note regard ing fixing bath for Royal Velox, page 99), and do not keep it after using, as a fresh bath will give best results.
Proper temperature is important and for best results the developer should be 7o degrees Fahr. and the fixing bath and wash water 5o degrees Fahr. If the developer exceeds 7o degrees the prints are liable to fog and the emulsion soften. If too cold, chemical action is retarded, resulting in flat, weak prints.