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1:1 TUTORIAL: drypoint printing

After some discussion with nigel about my project he suggested the best method to use for this project was dry point printing. this would allow for a clean print and gives me more control over the clarity of the print.

this process involves …

This is an etched printing plate, you use a sharp tool to gently scratch your design into the surface
you ink up the plate using oil based ink and wipe back the surface and polish it to reveal as much of the image as desired
soak the paper in the water bath, drip dry on the plastic and then roll between the blotting paper
layer up the plate and damp paper, lay newsprint on top and roll

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