Etching & Intaglio Tools

We stock intaglio tools from the world’s leading manufacturers. Etching needles for drawing through grounds and the hardest diamond and carbide tip tools are highly recommended for drypoint. For other forms of direct mark making we have roulette wheels, burin engravers, and mezzotint rockers.

 
A selection of tools for etching and drypoint including lithography needles, and etching needles with a choice of durable tips.A selection of tools for etching and drypoint including lithography needles, and etching needles with a choice of durable tips.

ETCHING NEEDLES & DRYPOINTS

A selection of tools for etching and drypoint including lithography needles, and etching needles with a choice of durable tips.

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Dots and lines can be made with roulettes which create a range of textural marks as the wheel is rolled over the plates.Dots and lines can be made with roulettes which create a range of textural marks as the wheel is rolled over the plates.

ROULETTES

Dots and lines can be made with roulettes which create a range of textural marks as the wheel is rolled over the plates.

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A preparatory tool for mezzotints, creating a smooth carpet of burrs which will hold ink and create dark areas when the plate is printed.A preparatory tool for mezzotints, creating a smooth carpet of burrs which will hold ink and create dark areas when the plate is printed.

MEZZOTINT ROCKERS

A preparatory tool for mezzotints, creating a smooth carpet of burrs which will hold ink and create dark areas when the plate is printed.

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Create incisions on the surface of metal plates and woodblocks which will hold ink during the printing process.Create incisions on the surface of metal plates and woodblocks which will hold ink during the printing process.

Engraving Tools

Create incisions on the surface of metal plates and woodblocks which will hold ink during the printing process.

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A selection of tools and accessories for intaglio techniques including plate tools for quick deburring and creating bevels.A selection of tools and accessories for intaglio techniques including plate tools for quick deburring and creating bevels.

Other Tools

A selection of tools and accessories for intaglio techniques including plate tools for quick deburring and creating bevels.

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Scrapers and burnishers are used to make corrections to the etching plate. Available as a dual-purpose tool, or in individual sizes.Scrapers and burnishers are used to make corrections to the etching plate. Available as a dual-purpose tool, or in individual sizes.

Scrapers & Burnishers

Scrapers and burnishers are used to make corrections to the etching plate. Available as a dual-purpose tool, or in individual sizes.

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