In this visual article, I share the color evolution of salt prints. It would be a miracle if I could somehow keep the amazing color of newly exposed salt prints.
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After Exposure
After First Clearing Bath
After First Clearing Bath
After Gold Toner
After the Toner and Fixer
Final Wash
Finished Processing – Hanging to Dry
Dry Prints
The salt print on the left is platinum-toned, and the one on the right is gold-toned.
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