Reddish-brown to bright orange tones may be obtained toning a well washed sepia toned in Gold Toner (Ilford IT-4). The final tone depends on the depth of the sepia tone and the length of immersion in the gold bath. Prints intended for this treatment should be dark and contrasty.
Red tones may be obtained on prints that have been first toned in Polysulfide Paper Toner (Kodak T-8) or Hypo-Alum Sepia Toner, followed the Gold Toner (Ilford IT-4), where the sepia tone will change to reddish brown and then to red. Prints intended for this treatment should be dark and contrasty. Refixing is recommended.
Unusual effects of mixed tones of blue-black shadows and soft reddish highlights can be produced by using prints which have been partially toned in a sulfide bath without initially bleaching the image. Toners to carry out this type of sulfide toning are Hypo-Alum Print Toner and Polysulfide Toner. The well washed print is then toned in Gold Toner (Ilford IT-4).
TONING SOLUTION A
| Chemical | Amount | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Water (125°F/52°C) | 750 | ml |
| Ammonium Thiocyanate | 20 | g |
| Gold Chloride | 1 | g |
| Cold Water to make | 1000 | ml |
USAGE
Prints are first toned in a Polysulfide Paper Toner
(Kodak T-8) or Hypo-Alum Sepia Toner, then in the
above toning bath, where the sepia tone will change to reddish brown and then
to red. The approximate time of toning is 10 minutes for a red tone. The
prints are then fixed in a 10% solution of
Sodium Thiosulfate (Hypo) for 5 to
10 minutes, and finally washed thoroughly in running water.
REFERENCE
Gold Toner (Ilford IT-4), Photo-Lab-Index, Section 15, Supplement 172, p. 61.