My question is like this one, but only more so. My photos have been in the envelope for more than 30 years. I tried water, then steam, then turpentine, none of which worked. These are BW silver oxide photos on Kodak paper. Any ideas?
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3When you say you tried water, for how long? They will need to be soaked in a bath of water at least overnight.– Chenmunka ♦Feb 27, 2017 at 15:09
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@Chenmunka That should be a supported answer.– Zeiss IkonFeb 27, 2017 at 15:22
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It's a little late to say this, but scan them before you try anything. I found this out the hard way.– MickMar 13, 2017 at 11:44
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Yes, well, we have strayed into a logical impossibility. I can't scan them until I've separated them, but before I separate them I should scan them. It is more than my poor brain can cope with, sahib.– AndrewMar 15, 2017 at 5:18
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A similar question has a full and detailed answer over on Photo.SE.
This post states that you need to keep the pictures humid for an extended period.
In my experience, soaking the photos in a bath or water for at least 12 hours will separate them. The pictures can then be carefully dried after you have carefully peeled them apart.
answered Feb 27, 2017 at 15:33
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Yes, I have tried 12 hours. However, since I now see that 12 hours is roughly right, not 'way too high, I'll try a week, since, as I say, they've been stuck together now for decades.– AndrewMar 4, 2017 at 23:33
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Yes, a week did it. I never expected it to take so long, but they are now cleanly separate. Thanks to the net and all you experts for the right answer.Now on to the next problem: flattening.– AndrewMar 11, 2017 at 1:20