From: "Jerry Anderson" <janderson@umary.edu> > I have been storing my XTOL in wine boxes. Several different brands of > wine come in 5 liter cardboard boxes with mylar or HDP liners and > spouts. I prefer Franzia for the design of the spout. After removing > the wine (by whatever means at hand ;-) ) and rinsing I fill with > XTOL, or HC-110, or whatever. I have stored XTOL for over 12 months > with no oxidation, really! I reinforce the box a little with duct tape, > but that probably isn't necessary. > > Jerry Anderson > Cameras on the Prairie This is interesting! Do you replace the liner itself or just thoroughly clean it? You have not gotten any residual wine mixed in with your chemicals....photographic chemicals? Just to be very clear....do you consume the entire 5 liters at one sitting before you mix your chemicals and stagger into the darkroom? I think I'd like to see your prints before I try this method! :) Thanks for the suggestion! Cheers! Colette
