BLUE TONERS

Commercially made blue toners fall into two basic types; those based on ammonium ferric citrate, and those that use a mix of other iron salts to achieve the same effect. In all cases the same Prussian blue dye compound is formed, although you may prefer the action of one make over another after testing different types. If a particularly subtle blue is required, or archival aspects are important, possibly look at gold toning (without initial sepia). Otherwise, if you are mixing blue toner from recipe, the substitution of a mild acid (such as tartaric acid) for hydrochloric acid may have the desired effect. Alternatively, the new Speedibrews 'Porcelain' Blue toner provides another option. Always try to use blue toners as fresh as possible - staining of the highlights is the principal problem, and usually indicates stale stock solutions or working solution on its last legs. The Prussian Blue dye compound is soluble in alkaline solutions, which includes tap water, and will tend to reduce on washing.


Fomatoner INDIGO A+B

From FOMA, the film & paper manufacturer, this is a single-bath blue toner supplied as two solutions diluted and mixed together for use. This will produce cyan tones on all black and white silver halide papers. Supplied as two black plastic tubes, in a well designed outer box.

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Code
Product
Net
+VAT
54 592
Fomatoner INDIGO A+B 2x220ml
5.42
6.37


Speedibrews BLUE TONER

A powder packing. Particular care should be taken to follow the directions with this toner. People have had problems that are usually traceable to sloppy processing. Supplied as powder to make 1 and 5 litres working solution.

Code
Product
Net
+VAT
29 291
***CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE***
Speedibrews Blue Toner 1l.
2.81
3.30
97 127
Speedibrews Blue Toner 5l.
7.23
8.50


Speedibrews PORCELAIN BLUE TONER

New formulation, a 2-part blue toner yielding a restrained blue. This is a completely new type of toner, and adds a new hue to the monochrome workers armoury. The separate bleach stage gives much more control than the traditional single bath brews. Each litre of freshly mixed bleach and toner processes at least the equivalent of 12 low key or 20 high key A4 prints. Porcelain Blue is more light stable than the coventional Prussian Blue.

Code
Product
Net
+VAT
12 088
Speedibrews Porcelain Blue Toner 1l.
3.45
4.05
27 104
***CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE***
Speedibrews Porcelain Blue Toner 5l.
11.50
13.51


Speedibrews PRUSSIAN BLUE TONER

Prussian blue is the same dye compound as produced by conventional blue toners, but this kit for the first time offers a separate bleaching stage, giving considerably more control over the result. Supplied as powders to make one litre of bleach and toner.

Code
Product
Net
+VAT
31 691
Prussian Blue 1l.
3.45
4.05
51 700
***CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE***
Prussian Blue 5l.
11.50
13.51


Fotospeed BLUE TONER

Similar product to the Tetenal toner, but in a wider variety of packings. Also contains oxalic acid.

Code
Product
Net
+VAT
13 991
Fotospeed Blue Toner 150ml (1.2l.)
8.42
9.89
72 655
Fotospeed Blue Toner 500ml (4l.)
15.91
18.69


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