Its surprising what actually exposes well in these wet plate shots. These watch faces lie amongst tens of innards of watches, cogs and springs galore, yet not one has shown up.
I am unsure if I am under/over exposing or under/over developing.
Plates are lighter when fully dry, I think thats why I’m having a little bother on deciding the correct exposure times.
Quick clear collodion.
5×7 Ambrotype.
Rapid Fix
Interfit 9 lights.
10 second exposure.