I think I’ve finally worked out/remembered about what is causing repeated spots on my prints so far. I say “remembered” as I have an inkling of a memory that I was advised, either in the text, or by my tutor directly via Zoom, to ensure the print paper itself was clear of dust and debris. Needless to say I have not been doing this. Hence repeated spots before my eyes.
It’s a real shame that I did not twig this earlier on in the day, as today’s prints may have been saved from spoiling. I shall keep them all to remind me of the importance of clean, dust-free print paper. They may be put to good use as collage material at a later date. Tomorrow I hope to produce spot-free prints due to my new dust-free regime.
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