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Old 10th February 2011, 01:49 PM
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I'm starting to use FB paper and selenium toner. My darkroom is small and I haven't the room to work through the printing process and then toning in one session so I want to finish the printing and then come back to the toning at a later time.
How long can I leave the prints until I tone them - hours, days or weeks?
Is there a cut off point where the print won't tone?

I've read some general statements but was looking for some real-world experience.

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Old 10th February 2011, 02:23 PM
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Mike,
I tone as I go but you can tone anytime post development, the fibre print will have to be soaked for at least 15mins RC just needs a quick pre-wet before toning.
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Old 10th February 2011, 03:41 PM
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I have toned weeks or months after making the print, sometimes I will know when I press the shutter that the final print will look better toned, sometimes it take a while, but that is no detriment, just make sure that the dry print is well soaked before you tone, and wash well after the toning process,Richard
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I have toned prints a year or more after printing, just make sure that they are thoroughly soaked in water before attempting to tone.

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Old 10th February 2011, 05:17 PM
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I've toned MG III FB prints 20 years later using Viradon with no ill effects. Just pre-soak as other people have said.


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