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Reged: 09/07/2004
Posts: 550
Loc: Lancaster, UK
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This forum hasn't had a post for a while, so it's obscure information time. Been using tea as a 'toner' for some years, but I thought I'd try it with some RC paper. Got good results with 1 teabag in a litre of boiled water. Let it brew for 5 minutes or so and then let it cool to 20c. A nice ivory tint was imparted to Ilford MGIV RC after about 3 mins. Don't overwash the prints though or you'll remove the stain.
For those who like to mix up their own chemistry, I can recommend Ilford ID-78. A good substitute for Neutol WA. Not as warm as the Harman warmtone dev. but the working solution lasts quite a bit longer. If anyone is interested, I'll send you the formula (don't all rush at once) 
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Mojo_66
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 25/05/2006
Posts: 3083
Loc: Lancs
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I've used a coffee developer, but never a tea toner. Sounds interesting, but unfortunately I don't have my darkroom anymore.
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Tacitus
History
Reged: 17/01/2006
Posts: 871
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Is there more 'atmosphere' with Lapsang or more 'pop' with 'gunpowder'? 'Beefier' images with Oxo ... and for the 'Ahhhh!! effect - Bisto! ...
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taxor
Reged: 09/07/2004
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Loc: Lancaster, UK
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Is there more 'atmosphere' with Lapsang or more 'pop' with 'gunpowder'? 'Beefier' images with Oxo ... and for the 'Ahhhh!! effect - Bisto! ...
Well, whatever you use, it must not be decaffeinated
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Ken_Moffat
journeyman
Reged: 01/11/2006
Posts: 91
Loc: Motherwell
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Ever tried Dylon fabric dyes to tone your prints, I used to.
Happy days.
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