Mature Over (VERIFIED)

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

: 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

: This is the most common way to give paper a brownish, antique tinge. Brew a strong batch of black tea or coffee. : Ball up the paper and flatten it

: To make the paper feel older, you can manually alter its texture: mature over

: 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.