Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes

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To Tone a Picture

directed, take the paper by opposite corners,
directed, take the paper by opposite corners,

The print is now taken by two corners and immersed in the gold or toning bath. At first the print will begin to bleach, and turn a warm red color, which soon changes into a beautiful warm black. Put in the prints one ky one, keeping them separated or constantly in gentle motion, when the changes already spoken of will occur. When a deep purple or warm black is obtained, remove them to a basin of clean water, and rinse them until all are toned,

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