Etching: A Journey Through its History and Techniques part 1

etching

Reading Time: 4 minutes I. Introduction Defining the Craft: The Chemistry of Printmaking Etching is a printmaking method that employs a metal plate as the surface to create an image. The plate is often made of copper or zinc. The plate has a waxy coating called a ground that is scratched to expose the metal underneath. The exposed metal … Read more

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