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: While commercial fixer is best, a strong salt water solution is sometimes used for pinhole photography. Basic Timing Guidelines Average Time Developer 1–2 minutes Brings out the image Stop Bath 30 seconds Halts development Fixer 2–5 minutes Makes image light-safe Wash 5–10 minutes Cleans the paper

To develop photographic paper, you need a chemical process involving three main stages: a developer, a stop bath, and a fixer. This process must be conducted in a darkroom or under a safe red light to prevent light from ruining the light-sensitive paper. The Development Process MonicaKeyes51.jpg

: A mix of instant coffee, washing soda, and Vitamin C. : While commercial fixer is best, a strong

💡 Use tongs to move the paper between trays to avoid skin contact with chemicals and cross-contamination. The Development Process : A mix of instant

If you do not have commercial chemicals like Ilford Multigrade, you can use common household items:

: A simple solution of water and lemon juice or vinegar.

: Neutralizes the developer to stop the chemical reaction instantly.