Rediscover a historic printing method with practical, step-by-step guidance
This edition explains the gelatino-chloride printing-out process and how to prepare the sensitive paper, print from negatives, and finish with tone, fix, and mounting. It combines clear explanations with hands-on detail to help makers achieve reliable results. The book demystifies paper selection, emulsion preparation, and the sequence from coating to mounting. It emphasizes how to handle negatives, control exposure, and avoid common faults, so you can produce prints that show rich tonality and lasting quality.
- Choose the right paper and understand how sizing and coatings affect the emulsion
- Prepare and apply the sensitised emulsion, then dry and cut paper to fit your negatives
- Print from weak or strong negatives with guidance on exposure and filters
- Tone, fix, wash, and mount prints while preserving brightness and permanence
Ideal for photographers and hobbyists exploring historic printing methods, this edition helps you master a classic gelatin-silver process with modern clarity.