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  1. Etching - Wikipedia

    • Etching is traditionally the process of using strong acid or mordant to cut into the unprotected parts of a metal surface to create a design in intaglio (incised) in the metal. In modern manufacturing, other chemicals may be used on other types of material. As a method of printmaking, it is, along with engraving, the most important technique for old master prints, a… See more

    History

    Etching was already used in antiquity for decorative purposes. Etched carnelian beads are a type of ancient decorative beads made from carnelian with an etched design in white, which were probably manufactur… See more

    Variants

    Aquatint uses acid-resistant resin to achieve tonal effects.
    Soft-ground etching uses a special softer ground. The artist places a piece of paper (or cloth etc. in modern uses) over the ground an… See more

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  1. Etching - The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Etching is an intaglio printmaking process in which lines or areas are incised using acid into a metal plate in order to hold the ink. In etching, the plate can be made of iron, copper, or zinc. To prepare the plate for etching, it is first …

  2. Etching | Intaglio, Relief & Aquatint | Britannica

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  6. How to Etch Glass: 15 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

    Feb 24, 2023 · Etching glass can result in beautiful and eye-catching results. To etch glass, you’ll have to find or draw a design that you want to transfer. Then, you can etch the glass by hand using a small handheld rotary tool or you can …

  7. What is an Etching and How Are Etchings Made? - Park …

    Sep 20, 2018 · Learn the basics of the etching process, one of the oldest printmaking mediums, with examples from Rembrandt, Dürer, and Goya. See how artists use a burin, acid, and a printing press to create etchings.

  8. What Is Etching? A Comprehensive Guide to Metal Surface

  9. Understanding the Etching Process: A Guide - hysonetch

    Apr 1, 2024 · Learn about different etching techniques, such as chemical etching, photochemical etching, and plasma etching, and their applications in various industries. Explore the steps and materials involved in metal etching, …