Printmaking Processes: Intaglio

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.

Intaglio Printmaking Techniques : Inking Intaglio Plates

Ink an intaglio plate by spreading a thin layer of ink onto the plate with a square of card stock. Learn to ink an intaglio plate with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.

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Student at the Art School at Old Church in Demarest NJ pulling a print

Drypoint Printmaking

Drypoint is a printmaking technique shown in one minute.

Intaglio Printmaking Techniques : Intaglio Tarlatan Wiping

Wiping a plate with a tarlatan for intaglio printmaking removes excess ink while polishing the surface. Learn to use a tarlatan with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.

Intaglio Printmaking Techniques : Intaglio Printing Felts

Felt blankets are used for intaglio printing to cushion the paper through the printing press. Learn to use felt blankets with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.

Etching and Drypoint Printmaking

Etching and drypoint are combined on a copper plate for this 7-minute demonstration, which is Bill Ritchie's style of testing each of the etching presses that he makes before sending it to its owner. You don't see how he made this plate, but you catch a glimpse of making changes to the etching using drypoint. Bill is focussed on test-printing his 43rd Mini Halfwood Press.

Intaglio Printmaking Techniques : Intaglio Printing Registration Marks

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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Nevada Printmakers showing drypoint and etching printmaking processes for Printmakers' Conspiracy education project 2008

Intaglio Print Engraving : Preparing Metal For Intaglio Printmaking

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.

Intaglio Printmaking Tools: Burins : Intaglio Burin Line Variation

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.

Intaglio Printmaking Techniques : Intaglio Inking Touch Ups

Before printing, touch up an inked intaglio plate by cleaning the edges and buffing out white areas. Learn about inking touch ups with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.

Intaglio Printmaking Techniques : Intaglio Printing Press

A printing press for intaglio printing has several components. Learn about the different parts of a printing press with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.

Intaglio Printmaking Tools: Burins : Intaglio Engraving Burin

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.

Intaglio Print Engraving : Intaglio Printmaking Dry Point

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.

Intaglio Printmaking Techniques : Preparing Ink For Intaglio Printing

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.

Intaglio Printmaking Techniques : Registering Intaglio Prints

Registering an intaglio print requires using a matrix template that ensures a centered plate. Learn about registering intaglio prints with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.

Intaglio Printmaking Tools: Burins : Sharpening a Burin With a Small Jig

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.

Intaglio Printmaking Techniques : Preparing Paper For Intaglio Printing

Prepare paper for intaglio printing by soaking it in water to maximize ink absorption. Learn about preparing paper with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.

Intaglio Printmaking Tools: Burins : Holding an Intaglio Burin

Holding an intaglio burin properly creates the best possible line on a metal plate. Learn to hold a burin with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.

Intaglio Printmaking Tools: Burins : Sharpening a Burin With a Crocker Jig

A crocker jig is used for burin sharpening by bracing the burin atop a sanding stone. Learn about a crocker jig with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.

Intaglio Printmaking Tools: Burins : Fine Tuning Burin Sharpening

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.

Intaglio Printmaking Tools: Burins : Marking With an Intaglio Burin

Marking on a metal plate with an intaglio burin is a smooth consistent movement. Learn to make a burin mark with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.

Intaglio Printmaking Tools: Burins : Burin Sharpening Strop

Use a strop for burin sharpening to get a fine polished surface. Learn to use a strop with tips from a printmaker in this free printmaking video series.

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