To be honest with you, I don't actually know where to put this entry. It's not an accessory nor is it a kind of photography art. I'm talking about toners. I know I'm supposed to talk about digital photography but I thought to put this in just in case anyone would like to dabble in good old photography. Do you know how old photos look? They look yellowed but feel brittle. If you like the look of old photographs but don't want to mess with
Photoshop editing tricks, this is the solution for you.
Camera manufacturers, like Kodak, also produce toners. These toners usually come packaged with bleach; you only need to measure and mix the bleach and toner separately with water. Don't worry, you won't need a darkroom for this. Just print your photos or get old photos that you like. Photos with high contrast are preferable, and if you're using digital prints, make sure to print them on hard photo paper. Also, let the ink dry first. Wear gloves and position your station in an area with good ventilation and running water. Prepare three trays and fill the second one with water to rinse the photos. Toning is a very simple process: individually bleach the photos, rinse with water, and put through the toner. Longer bleaching results to deeper shades of the toner. Hang the photos to dry. Three simple steps and you have updated, or rather "outdated", your photos.
