Easy Sepia Toning

[@SD_Alias]

Very nice formula without that bad egg smell. I like the subtle toning more too. That Book on your table arrived today and the first impression is fantastic. Now i need more bad weather to get into it deeper… ;)

[@PictorialPlanet]

Thanks for you kind comment! Glad you have your book now and I hope you enjoy. Join the camera club on FB :)

[@ChrisVidouras]

Another very educating video, very well presented John! Thank you truly. I would love to learn about the other two toners you have mentioned as well. Seeing the image fade away in the bleach was a bit of a shock, equally so when it reappeared in the toner. Great stuff! - Cheers from Greece.

[@PictorialPlanet]

Many thanks for you comment. I really wanted to show how the image is bleached and how it reappears in its new form; I'm especially glad you mentioned that. Toning is a most enjoyable experience. Love to Greece 🇬🇷

[@geraldfawley5557]

Thank you for this. I've been a bit nervous to try sepia toning. This has given me confidence.

[@PictorialPlanet]

Thanks for the comment Gerald. If I can help one person I'm happy. Makes it all worth while.

[@mike747436]

Thanks for this informative video. Am I correct in thinking that refixing is necessary after bleaching and toning, but not required after selenium toning without a pre-bleach?

[@PictorialPlanet]

Hi Mike. If I fully bleach and tone an image there's no need to re-fix, just a full wash is required. This is the normal procedure for all toning. However, if I partially bleach(pull) and tone an image I do re-fix, as I mention in the video.

[@mike747436]

@@PictorialPlanet Thanks John. I had it in my head that any bleaching required a refix. I nearly always pull from the bleach early as I'm looking for a very light tone in the highlights most times, so I'll continue to refix after.

[@torstenhannerfeldt176]

Very nice video. Is it possible to reuse the bleach? Pour it over to a bottle and use next time? For how long does it stay fresh then?

[@PictorialPlanet]

The bleach goes bad quickly when dilute but check out my "Liquid Sunshine" video on how to make the bleach so it'll last well in separate solutions.

[@andrewchadwick6007]

Enjoyed your video as usual - thanks! Wondering if a pre-wash before bleaching would be a good idea if you had any concerns about fix not fully washed from your print before drying?

[@PictorialPlanet]

Hi Andrew and thanks! If there's any doubt about whether the print is full washed of fix then definitely a good idea. It won't change the bleaching effect at all.

[@cessna1511]

Great video. I ordered your book last night. Can I ask, would this work with resin coated papers?

[@PictorialPlanet]

Thanks for buying my book and supporting my channel! Yes, this works well with RC papers.

[@cessna1511]

@@PictorialPlanet thank you John. I think the Channel is great.

[@nilzthorbo5437]

neat ASMR content :D

[@stephanelafitte7006]

Very good video, I like your channel, thank you! How many 8x10 can you use on the same bleach and toner?

[@PictorialPlanet]

The bleach goes bad after a short while, 10 to 20 minutes really. The toner will last longer. I don't know how many prints you can do in them. I usually do around 6 in a session.

[@stephanelafitte7006]

@@PictorialPlanet thank you very much 😊 appreciated 😊

[@ToonBowserJr]

Excellent video! However Thiourea is pronounced "thigh-oh-you-REE-uh". It's the molecule urea substituted with a sulfur atom instead of an oxygen. Organosulfur compounds often get the thio- prefix, hence thio-urea.

[@PictorialPlanet]

Thanks!