Toning of Black & White Prints Before engaging in toning, it can not be stressed enough that the prints to be toned should be properly fixed and washed. The only exception for toning of prints that have been improperly processed might be a conceptual or aesthetic consideration, and to achieve this in a convincing manner usually requires a high degree of control from many past experiments. While toning Varies from protective coatings that have little colouration of the image, subtle colour variations, right through to bold colour shifts, it should be remembered (with a few exceptions) that toning can not make a good print out of a bad image. Safety
Information The use of protective rubber gloves are recommend when handling and using these chemicals Any spillage should be washed away promptly with plenty of water The area used for toning should be well ventilated Anyone with respiratory problems, sensitive skin or skin disorders should be especially careful with these chemicals. Print toners are chemical solutions most commonly used to alter the hue of the developed image on black-and-white photographic papers. However they can also be used for archival permanence. The degree of tint a toner produces depends on the basic image tone of the enlarging paper, the length of time the paper is immersed in toning solution, and the dilution of the toner. The toning process involves the conversion of black silver within the print to another metallic chemical compound. Toning is achieved in regular light and can be done in any room where there is running water. Many hand colorists like to tone before coloring a photograph. Toning often produces a warm effect on the image and enhances the coloring. It is not required to tone a photograph before coloring, but try experimenting coloring a print with or without toner. There are a few manufacturers that make toners, such as Kodak, Edwal, Berg, and FotoSpeed. Toners come in various tints, such as sepia, selenium and blue and may come in liquid or powder form. Liquid toners are much easier to use, though they are more costly. You can buy toners at most camera stores. Hints
REMEMBER YOU ARE USING CORROSIVE CHEMICALS AND YOU SHOULD NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS DIRECTLY INTO THE TONING SOLUTIONS WHEN HANDLING PRINTS IN TRAYS. To Avoid Potential Problems: 1)
Never inhale fumes from bottles.
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