CHAPTER X. 



CLEANLINESS AND ITS IMPORTANCE. DEVELOP- 

 MENT. FIXING. HYPO ELIMINATORS. 

 STORING NEGATIVES. CLEARING SOLUTION. 

 PINHOLES. INTENSIFICATION. REDUCTION. 



Cleanliness in photography is a most important 

 item. All dishes, glasses, etc., must be well washed 

 before being put away, so that when next used all 

 articles will be clean. They should not be left 

 dirty, with the idea that one will have a more 

 favourable opportunity to tidy later on. An orderly 

 systematic arrangement will simplify matters very 

 much, and render operations more pleasant. Each 

 dish should be kept for its own separate purpose. 

 Do not have for a motto, " A place for everything, 

 and nothing in its place." 



Supposing the beginner to be only making a 

 first attempt at development, let him place the 

 fixing trough, lamp, developing dish, and measure 

 containing sufficient developer for his plate in 

 position in readiness on a table, and then assure 

 himself that the room is safely lighted. A jug of 

 water for diluting the developer, if necessary, should 

 be handy, as well as a vessel of water for rinsing 

 the plate before fixing. If the dark room contains 

 a sink and water tap operations are much facilitated. 



