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Intaglio: The lines of the image are incised, or cut, into a metal plate. This can be done with sharp tools, as in engraving, or with acid, as in etching and aquatint. Ink is applied and forced into the incised areas. Ink remaining on the surface is removed, and the plate is ready for printing.
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Line variations can be achieved with an intaglio burin by using varied pressure. Learn about burin line variations with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.
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Crosshatch for an intaglio print by engraving lines in opposite directions with a burin tool. Learn about intaglio crosshatching with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video.
An intaglio engraving burin is a sharp tool that makes a mark on a metal plate for printmaking. Learn about a burin with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.
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A small jig is used for burin sharpening by rolling it forward and backward. Learn about small sharpening jigs with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.
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Creating registration marks for intaglio printing ensures a centered print on the paper. Learn about registration marks with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.
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Fine tuning a burin during sharpening polishes the surface for a finer edge and point. Learn about find tuning a burin with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.
Preparing ink for intaglio printing reveals clumps and inconsistencies that can be removed before printing. Learn to prepare intaglio ink with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.
Preparing metal for intaglio printmaking creates smooth beveled edges that will not hurt the paper. Learn to bevel copper plate edges with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video.
In intaglio printmaking, dry point refers to marking directly on the copper with a sharp scribe. Learn about dry point intaglio with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video.
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Sharpening a burin is as much of an art as engraving itself. Learn about sharpening a burin with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.
