Spotting Advice

Mahler_one said:

Interesting discussion, and I thank everyone. However, how do you remove the applied dye from the print if you've found that the color applied is "incorrect"? How can the spotting dye be removed without leaving a mark of some sort?

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While I can detect that the color of the spotting is too cool, based on the glaring evidence of the test strip blotter palette... I just pledge to get closer next time. The mismatch is barely noticeable on prints when I know where the spots are.

One of the joys of print spotting is the magic moment, almost like watching prints develop (I've used that analog twice this week), when you touch your brush on a print and the spot completely disappears.

Rewash the print , or don't make any mistakes. Also a wet qtip and hairdryer at the spotting table will work in a pinch.

Mahler_one said:

Interesting discussion, and I thank everyone. However, how do you remove the applied dye from the print if you've found that the color applied is "incorrect"? How can the spotting dye be removed without leaving a mark of some sort?

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OK...but I gather that most of you are spotting before dry mounting ( if you indeed dry mount rather than using mounting corners ).

I haven't tried it yet, but I've got a bottle of Dyene Black/Red Remover. It says to add a pinch to water and use immediately, apply to retouched area with a brush or point of cotton.

One little tip that I found invaluable... spot before hot mounting, the heat of the press closes up/bakes the emulsion a bit.. an unmounted print will absorb the dye much better than a mounted print.

Mahler_one said:

OK...but I gather that most of you are spotting before dry mounting ( if you indeed dry mount rather than using mounting corners ).

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may that helps