All my systems and techniques for making up to 14x14 inch Ambrotypes seem to be in place! After about 7 years of effort, things are becoming clear to me and even easy. I will still have to learn more to go larger but 14x14 inches and smaller is now no big deal.
Techniques and systems.
- vinegar developer
- Gerry collodion
- flowing plates
- developing plates
- making homemade frames for plates
- fixing plates
- washing plates
- varnishing plates
- making plates archival
- transporting plates before and after
- cutting glass
- loading holders (taped backs for 4mm and 3mm at 14x14)]
- lens
- cameras
- darkroom trailer
- tripod system
- power supplies
- water supplies
- pumping out waste water
- adding fresh water
- sources for all chemicals
- honey for long term temp storage of plates before wash
- safe lights
- how to pack trailer safely
- coolers for most important chemicals, both big and small
- silver maintenance in the field
_ scooter transport for far off shooting locations
- darkroom tent for remote shooting
- trays
- raised trays for storage
- AND MANY MORE!
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