Spoting Ink Formula for Fiber Prints/Selemium Toned?

[Richard Lahrson <tripspud@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Neil Koven wrote:
> I selenium tone almost all of my prints, and I have considerable difficulty
> in finding, mixing or whatever an appropriate shade of SPOTONE.  I use
> primarily Agfa Multigrade papers.

Hi!

     I've used a formula of gum arabic and Japanese charcoal stick.  I'm
trying just now to remember it because I'm starting to print again.  I'll
find it somewhere and repost.

     As I recall it worked on the selenium and gold toned archival
prints I was attempting on fiber based graded papers like Ilfobrome
and Galerie.  I remember I had this rectangular stick with oriental
lettering in gold.  I think I ground up the stuff in a mortar and
cooked it with the gum arabic.

     The formula was from a book; possibly one of the original 
Ansel Adams' Photo Series Books, maybe "The Print"?  Maybe someone
on the new zone system list can help.  

				Cheers,

						Rich Lahrson
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