Photo Lab Manual (PDF) - Richland College

Selective ToningThis is a technique of toning only selective areas of the print. Begin with a dry print.1. Using rubber cement, apply with a brush onto areas of the print you wish toremain untoned. Overlap areas about 1/16 of an inch and allow to dry for about10-15 minutes.2. Push the overlapped rubber cement back to the edge of the areas you want to cover.Use your fingertip or a toothpick to do this.3. Place the print in water for about 5 minutes and follow steps for toning process.Note: Be careful not to rub off the masking during the toning steps.4. When the print is in the rinse for about 3 minutes after toning, gently rub off therubber cement and discard. Do not let it wash down the drain.5. Complete the final washing cycle.If the rubber cement is too thick, combine in a separate cup, rubber cement and rubber cementthinner and apply to the print. Allow to dry and apply a second coat. It is sometimes difficult tosee where the cement has been applied because it dries clear, so look carefully to cover only theareas you want.57