Silver Nitrate Bath for Wet Plate Photography (Part One)

Number one in a series of instructional videos for wet plate collodion photography.

**** BEWARE that chemistry used in this formula is toxic no mater how little is used and should be handled with care. Please refer to all MSDS information for safe handling of your chemistry. https://www.msds.com

The silver nitrate bath will become an old friend if treated and nourished correctly. Mine has been going with help since 2007 and it will be the same with your bath if you treat it right. This video will help you get your initial bath mixed and prepared for years of creativity.

Materials used in this step are:
Silver Nitrate
Distilled Water
ph Test Strips
Safety Glasses
Nitrile Gloves
500 ml Beaker (or larger)
Stirring Rod
Graduated Cylinder
Hydrometer

You can purchase materials at the following:
Chemsavers - https://www.chemsavers.com
Bostick and Sullivan - https://www.bostick-sullivan.com/
ArtCraft Chemicals - https://www.artcraftchemicals.com
Indigo Instruments (beakers/glassware) https://www.indigoinstruments.com/gla...
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