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Good tone quality is achieved through proper bow placement, bow speed and bow pressure.
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Slightly tilt the wood of the bow towards the end of the fingerboard.
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Place the bow on the string at the middle point between the bridge and the fingerboard.
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Draw the bow in a straight line so the bow remains parallel to the bridge.
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Loud sounds can be achieved with heavy bow pressure and by placing and drawing the bow close to the bridge.
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Soft sounds can be achieved with light bow pressure and by placing and drawing the bow close to the fingerboard.
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Experiment with bow speed, bow pressure and bow placement to produce the desired sound you would like to achieve.