Re: Help - film drying dust

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> I hang my 35mm & 2 1/4 negs to dry in my small bathroom, with the door
> closed. I am plagued by dust marks that show up on 8x10 and 11x14
> prints.
> Does anyone have a remedy for this?
> Has anyone tried spraying the room with a fine water mist before
> hanging? Would the room dust be carried by the droplets as they sank
> to the floor?
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
Yes, if you turn on the shower and let the room steam up that will tend to
cause the dust to fall to the floor. It doesn't need to be droplets, just
steam. Do this about 5-10 minutes in advance to allow the dust to settle. I
shut off the A/C or heating system as soon as I start to steam the room and
leave it off until the film is dry. At the very least, close the air handler
vent in the room where the film is drying.




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