Etching - Intaglio Printing from the Etched Copper Plate - Frances Swigart

Learn the art of etching a copper plate and printing an edition.

The etching process involves putting a wax ground on a plate of copper. Using an etching needle and other methods expose the copper. The plate is then immersed in acid, which bites into the exposed areas, creating recesses that hold ink for printing. Editions can be pulled from this matrix.

Supplies: The copper plate, an etching needle, printing paper. These can be sourced through Frances Swigart.