h of time, take the plate from the developer and place it in clean
water. It will do no harm if it stands in water for a few minutes, for
water will bring out detail in an under-exposed plate.

Nothing has been said about the different kinds of developers, though
they will be fully treated in later papers. The beginner should stick to
one developer till he has learned just how to use it.

If one is using pyro, a fresh solution should be at once made up, using
half the quantity of pyro given in the formula, and the full amount of
the alkaline solution. The pyro is the developing agent, or that which
gives the required strength or density, while the alkaline solution,
containing the sulphite of soda, prevents the staining of the negative
and preserves the pyro. After the development of the plate is finished
turn off the solution, leave the plate in the tray, pour water over it,
and allow it to stand for fifteen or twenty minutes, being careful that
it is covered from the light.

If one uses hydrochinon, which is a favorite developing agent with
amateurs, dilute the developer and add from three to seven drops of
iodide solution. This solution is composed of 1 grain of iodine, 1 ounce
of water, 1 ounce of alcohol. Mark the bottle "Accelerator." This
solution hastens the development of the image and brings it up evenly,
and the contrasts between the lights and shadows are made soft and
delicate.

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Copyright, 1895, by The Procter & Gamble Co., Cin'ti.

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