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====== Farmer's Reducer (Kodak R4b) ======
Proportional: for overdeveloped film


===== Preparations =====
Prepare stock solutions as described below:
<WRAP myRecipe>
**Part A**
|Water,                  | 500 ml  |
|Potassium Ferricyanide, | 7.5 gr |
|Water,                  | to make 1000 ml |
</WRAP>

<WRAP myRecipe>
**Part B**
|Water,                     | 500ml         |
|Sodiumthiosulphate (Hypo), | 200 gr         |
|Water,                     | to make 1000 ml|
</WRAP>


===== Instructions for use =====
Use parts A and B separately.
Immerse a wet negative in Part A for 1-4 mins, agitating gently. Watch the action carefully and remove the negative as soon as the desired density is achieved. Then immerse in Part B for 5 mins, remove and wash thoroughly.This process may be repeated as required. 


===== Notes =====
For general fogging, dilute Part A with 50\% water. Both solutions have a long shelf life and can be stored for future use.