Non-Staining Print Reducer

To clear highlights in prints

Solution A
Water500 ml
Thiourea15 g
Sodium Thiosulphate (Hypo)700 g
Water to make1 L
 
Solution B
Water200 ml
Potassium Ferricyanide75 g
Water to make250 ml

Mixing instructions: Add chemicals in specified sequence.

Dilution: Add 5 parts of Solution A to 14 parts Water, then mix A and B in equal quantities.

Notes: You can slow the effect down by diluting this solution 50/50 with additional water. This reducer is highly recommended if you are using Farmer's bleach on prints and wish to switch to something just as versatile but without the stain that Farmer's produces at strong dilutions.