Photography - Film Development

When thoroughly washed, remove the surplus water from the film with a flat, soft rubber squeegee, a soft, damp cloth, or a damp ball of cotton, treating both sides of the film alike. To do this lay the film on a piece of glass or on oilcloth, and pass the squeegee or damp cloth over it, being careful that there is no grit on the squeegee or the cloth to scratch the film. Remove all the surplus moisture before hanging up to dry. If the moisture and tear drops are not removed they will cause transparent spots and streaks, which will show black in the print. Stretch a string across the corner of the room. Bend two pins like fish hooks. Push these through the corners of one end of the film to the heads, and hook one end of the film over the string; or, use the metal or wooden photo clips which can be bought at any dealer's. After the films are dry, keep them flat by placing them in a book.