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Submerge the paper in a tray of the liquid for 3–10 minutes depending on the desired darkness.

: Some photographers use "Old Brown" (used and oxidized lith developer) to "seed" a fresh batch, which helps stabilize the development process and produces more predictable "mature" tones. mature over

Allow excess liquid to drip off, then air dry or bake in an oven at roughly 200°F for 5–10 minutes for a "crispy" texture. Submerge the paper in a tray of the

: Using developer that has been used several times can lead to unique, softer tones, though it is often frustrating if you are aiming for standard high-quality blacks. mature over

: Ball up the paper and flatten it back out to create realistic wrinkles.