Selenium (toning)
- Instructions for use (paper)

Selenium (toning)

Instructions for use (paper)

Capacity

Datasheets (Kodak, Ilford, Labor Partner) suggests that 1000ml stock solution has capacity to tone 100 sheets of 8×10“ paper. From that, the approximate capacity for diluted selenium toner has been calculated and is shown below:

Dilution	24×30	30×40
1:3	18	10
1:9	7-8	4
1:19	3-4	2

Procedure

Prints should be fully fixed and washed before toning. Alternatively, prints can be transferred directly into the toning bath from the (non-acidic) fixing bath, without prior washing.
After toning, briefly wash the print in water, then treat with HCA.
It is recommended to give the print a “full wash”.

Dilutions and times

General comments

For increasing D-max, with minimal tone change

KRST 1+19, approx 2-4 min. Prolonged times can yield a decrease in D-max.

For a change in tone

KRST 1+9, approx 3 min or more.

My notes

Paper	Developer	Dilution	Time	Note
MGWT	MGWT	1+9	10	Noticable change in tone towards a cool brown.
MGWT	MGWT	1+19	20	Slight cooling of, barely visible.

Classic	Eco4812	1+19	4	Slight cooling, deepened blacks. Beneficial to contrast/brilliance

Instructions for use (film)

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