Etching Demonstration evening The traditional art of etching demonstrated from copper plate to finished print with some modern tricks and techniques thrown in! A comprehensive explanation of the etching process including the history of etching and the various stages involved: Preparing the plate Laying down a ground resist - Hard and soft ground, smoking the plate Biting in acid Burnishing, bevelling and making corrections Inking and wiping the plate Preparing the paper Printing and the etching press In the Ryepress Studio/Gallery, 39 High Street, Hastings MON 18th JUNE 6.30pm - 8.30pm £10 in advance, £ 15 on the night, Limited to maximum of 5 people Includes Tea and Biscuits & 10% off Colin Bailey’s etchings! Pay here through Paypal: ryepress/etchingdemo.html More information on etching: limitededitionprints.info/what-is-etching.html Examples of etchings by Colin Bailey:ryepress/limited-edition-etchings.html For further information please ring 01424 424501 or email artist@ryepress
Posted on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:56:35 +0000