Author |
: Alan Smith |
Publisher |
: The Crowood Press |
Total Pages |
: 442 |
Release |
: 2020-09-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781785007699 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1785007696 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Etching by : Alan Smith
Download or read book Etching written by Alan Smith and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2020-09-21 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical new paperback edition explains the full process of etching, covering traditional techniques in depth and introducing modern ideas when they add to mark-making capabilities. Illustrated with lavishly finished examples and clear step-by-step sequences, this beautiful book covers the basics of etching - the materials required, how to prepare a plate, and ways of making marks using hard ground, soft ground and aquatint. Other etching techniques are covered including spit-bite and sugar lift, and how to transfer images onto the plate using photo etching. Engraving techniques are shown with various ways of making the plate without acid: drypoint, line engraving, stipple engraving and mezzotint. Advice on printing is given including papers and inks, the printing process and more advanced techniques such as colour printing and editioning.