Etching - Getting Started

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Etching is a printmaking technique where artists carve designs onto a metal plate coated with an acid-resistant layer. Once the design is etched into the metal, the plate is immersed in acid, which erodes the exposed lines, creating grooves. Ink is applied to the plate and wiped clean, leaving ink in the etched grooves. The plate is then pressed onto paper to create a detailed print. Etching for Beginners is a great place to start if you’re new to etching and intaglio.

Explore this process from design to print, and learn how to create your own etchings. Visit etching and intaglio supplies for our complete range of tools and materials for etching.

 
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Cranfield : Caligo : Safe Wash Etching Ink

16 colours available in 75ml and 17 colours available in 250ml and 500ml

From $14.90

Gamblin : Etching Ink

17 colours available

From $28.30

Jackson's : Acid Free Tissue Paper : 16gsm : 50x75cm (Apx.20x30in) : Pack of 480
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$39.40

$31.52

Somerset : 300gsm Printmaking Paper

Available in 250gsm, 280gsm, and 300gsm

From $3.20

Fabriano : Rosaspina Printmaking Paper : Sheets

Available in Ivory and White, in single sheets or packs, and in weights of 220gsm and 285gsm

From $3.60

Hahnemuehle : Traditional Etching Paper : 100% Cellulose : 300gsm

Available in White and Bright White in single and 25 sheets

From $5.14

Hahnemühle : Etching Paper : 300 gsm : White

Available in single sheets and packs of 25

From $8.30

Lascaux : Etching Mediums

Available in 85ml and 500ml in Hard, Soft, Plate-Backing, Stop-Out, and Wash Resists, as well as Black and White Coating

From $17.60


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