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Mordancage Process
works with Ilford Multi-grade glossy fiber-based paper, fixed with non-hardening fixerRecipe
Bleach (make 1 liter) bleach has a lifespan of 2 days after mixed
start with 750ml of H20
add cupric chloride (10 gram)
hydrogen peroxide ( 25ml if HP is 30% concentration
35ml if bleaching multigrade paper
70ml if HP is 15 to 18% concentration)
glacial acetic acid (50ml)
add H20 to make 1 literDeveloper
dektol 1:32 suggested
different developers at varies rates of exhaustion will offer different tonality and hueProcedure
1 pre-soak for 5 minutes
more
2 Bleach print for 3 to 5 minutes or until emulsion bubbles
3 wash for 30 minutes
4 option a redevelop for 5 minutes
option b tone for 5 minutes (thiourea or any sulfide toner)
5 depouillement - wipe away emulsion under running water
6 option a redevelop for 3 minutes / stop bath 1 min
option b redevelop for 3 minutes / oxidize
option c tone for 3 minutes
7 fix
8 hypo-clear
9 final wash
10 dry on rack (if emulsion is left loose, do not squeegee, dry on blotter paper)
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