Paterson Photographic Print Tongs 341

Precision Print Tongs for Darkroom Development

Paterson Photographic Print Tongs 341 are essential darkroom tools designed for photographers who need secure handling of wet prints during development. The set includes two tongs crafted from high-grade, chemical-resistant plastic that withstands repeated exposure to processing solutions. Textured side panels provide a slip-resistant grip even with wet hands or in low light. Deeply notched shoulders allow the tongs to rest stably on tray edges, preventing them from slipping into chemicals.

Suited for Wet-Print Handling; Not for Dry Mounting

These tongs suit both professional photographers and hobbyists working in traditional darkrooms who require precise, contamination-free print transfer between baths. The colour-coded light and dark gray design helps users maintain a hygienic workflow by separating tongs for different chemical stages. Buyers who need tools for dry mounting, print finishing, or handling large-format sheets beyond standard tray dimensions should look at alternative equipment designed for those specific tasks.

Two-Tong Capacity with Chemical Resistance

The pair comfortably handles standard photographic prints through developer, stop bath, fixer and wash cycles without degrading. Each tong offers enough reach for typical tray depths while the notched shoulders keep the tips suspended above the solution surface when rested. The plastic construction resists the chemicals found in common black-and-white and colour processes, though prolonged exposure to highly concentrated or exotic solutions may eventually cause material fatigue.