BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY:

Introduction to the Darkroom Development

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MAKING THE TEST STRIP

Prepare the paper

Turn off the light and pull out a piece of paper.

If you haven't already, cut the paper into 1-1 ½ inch strips the short way (this produces more test strips). Your test strips should be around 1½" x 8" if you are using 8" x 10" paper.

Place the strip on the easel (in your predetermined area) with the shiny side up.

MAKE SURE YOUR OTHER PHOTO PAPER IS AWAY IN A LIGHT TIGHT CONTAINER.

Expose the paper

Take your black card (or cardboard) and cover the entire test strip except for roughly 1½". DO NOT TOUCH THE PAPER.

Turn on the light, count 5 seconds, and move the black card so another equal section is exposed to the light.

Do this until the whole strip is exposed.

Turn off the light after the last section is exposed. Be sure to keep track the number of intervals used.

* If you are using a timer, set the timer for 5 seconds and move the card 1½" each time you press the timer.

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