{"product_id":"etching-a-guide-to-traditional-techniques-9781785007699","title":"Etching: A Guide to Traditional Techniques","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Alan Smith\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Crowood Press (UK)\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Printmaking \u0026amp; Stamping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical new paperback edition explains the full process of etching, covering traditional techniques in depth and introducing modern ideas when they add to mark-making capabilities. Illustrated with lavishly finished examples and clear step-by-step sequences, this beautiful book covers the basics of etching--the materials required, how to prepare a plate, and ways of making marks using hard ground, soft ground, and aquatint. Other etching techniques are covered including spit-bite and sugar lift, and how to transfer images onto the plate using photo etching. Engraving techniques are shown with various ways of making the plate without acid: drypoint, line engraving, stipple engraving, and mezzotint. Advice on printing is given including papers and inks, the printing process and more advanced techniques such as color printing and editioning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crowood Press (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45050103890071,"sku":"9781785007699","price":2034.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781785007699.webp?v=1769226398","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/etching-a-guide-to-traditional-techniques-9781785007699","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}