[pure-silver] Re: Selenium toning Kentmere Paper
- From: "J Stewart" <jrstewart8@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:32:43 -0400
I've been using Kentmere glossy Fineprint for a few years now and typically
tone in KRST 1:9 dilution. There is definitely a color shift to cold purple
(which I like) after 8-15 minutes at around 65 - 70 deg. It isn't as
pronounced as graded papers. KRST action is sensitive to temperature; I've
found as others have that below 60 deg F, there is very little action.
If I want a warmer purple, I treat the print in KBT 1:80 for 30 sec to 3
min, depending on how warm I want the result to be. 3 minute KBR treatment
followed by KRST results in a tone similar to Agfa MCC in KRST alone (but
not quite as 'subtle'). KBR treatment of Fineprint also tends to warm the
highlights, and I don't usually like that. So experiment with the
combination to get the look you're after.
I also received a trial pack of Adox II MCC. It tones more deeply than
Fineprint in KRST 1:9.
Kentona (grade 2 glossy) freely tones in KRST, typical of graded papers I've
used before.
BTW, I like the Kentmere papers. Very stable lot to lot and less costly than
Ilford. Dries flat, bright base, speed about right for my setup.
JStewart
Leesburg, VA
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[mailto:pure-silver-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bogdan Karasek
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 7:03 PM
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Subject: [pure-silver] Selenium toning Kentmere Paper
Hi all,
I recently bought a packet of KENTMERE Fineprint VC DW Fiber Semi-Matte; it
was the only Kentmere available. I'm getting fed up of Ilford papers which
are the only papers available in Montreal Photo stores. So, I wanted to try
Kentmere, hoping it might be a suitable replacement for AGFA MultiClassic.
I tried toning the Kentmere in Selenium 1:9 for up to 15 minutes and nothing
happened. Is it me or is it just the paper that doesn't tone in Selenium?
The Agfa paper toned so beautifully in Selenium.
Anybody else have experiences with Selenium toning and Kentmere paper?
Did anything happen?
I was just looking through the Freestyle catalogue which I received with
some items I had ordered and noticed that there is a Kentmere Kentona paper
which is described as "sensitive to both warm tone developers and various
toning techniques including selenium toning."
Unfortunately, it is a graded paper available only in #2 but nevertheless,
has anybody had any experience with selenium toning this paper? What about
Kentmere Bromide paper?
Cheers,
Bogdan
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Montréal, Québec bogdan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Canada www.bogdanphoto.com
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