: Converts the exposed silver crystals into a visible image.
To develop photographic paper, you need a chemical process involving three main stages: a developer, a stop bath, and a fixer. This process must be conducted in a darkroom or under a safe red light to prevent light from ruining the light-sensitive paper. The Development Process
: While commercial fixer is best, a strong salt water solution is sometimes used for pinhole photography. Basic Timing Guidelines Average Time Developer 1–2 minutes Brings out the image Stop Bath 30 seconds Halts development Fixer 2–5 minutes Makes image light-safe Wash 5–10 minutes Cleans the paper