b/w darkroom prints with gold edges

[emilyr]

Thanks Paul, I think that may actually be it. It seems to make the most sense.

I sort of got a whippin' on the apug forum from all the experienced darkroomers.

 

[emilyr]

Pete, I'm keeping all my paper in the original packaging.

 

[Christie Photo]

Pete, I'm keeping all my paper in the original packaging.

Then I agree... it's likely the dilution of your stop bath.

The reason I asked about the paper safe is it's the only way I can think of that could cause fogging around the edges only. It still wouldn't explain the golden color.

-Pete

One more thought: Do you realize the working dilution for paper is not the same as the working dilution for film?

 

[compur]

I would also check the parts of your easel that come into contact with the
paper for corrosion or contamination.

 

[ann]

emily,

sorry if you feel people beat up on you on apug. I thought they were trying to be helpful

 

[emilyr]

Oh it's okay! They were being helpful. All the darkroom nerds who know more than me are welcome to let me know what to do and how to do things.

 

[Paul Ron]

Thanks Paul, I think that may actually be it. It seems to make the most sense.

I sort of got a whippin' on the apug forum from all the experienced darkroomers.

I was just on APIUG n didn't see your post. Which area did you post in?

Sorry the photogeeks were so hard on ya. They just sound like bunch of stiff upper lippers but they are really nice folks. I think sucking fixer fumes all night can do that to ya.



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[ann]

It has the same title as the question here.

 

[Paul Ron]

Yup saw it.

Let us know how it works out next time you print? Stop bath should be pale yellow not dark almost orange. Only 30 sec for RC, 1 minute or fiber.