developing paper in tubes ??

This has nothing to do with tubes but is a great way to develop large photo paper - I have used up to 20X24. I use a large clear garbage bag, costs next to nothing, and put the exposed paper in it so that it is flat on my developing table. The floor is just as good but not so comfortable. I pour in the developer, set the timer, and agitate with my hands over the top of the bag. When the timer goes off, I pick up the paper and bag by the corner, and pour into small plastic tubs, draining well. Then I pour the stop bath in, etc. I can increase development in one area of the print with the warmth of my hand. Try it.


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foto phred wrote:

This has nothing to do with tubes but is a great way to
develop large photo paper - I have used up to 20X24.


A suggestion: Use a flat bottom tray and pre-wet the paper.
A one liter quantity of one-shot developer should be enough. A
one and one half liter quantity of fixer will ensure archival results
with one fix. More than the usual dilution of developer and
very dilute fixer makes for good chemistry milage. Dan