An Etching Process in which tone is created by treating a plate with fine particles of acid resistant material ( like powder resin) and then placing the plate in an acid bath. The acid bites into the [..]

Artist's Proofs should be exactly the same as the edition in quality and image though they are outside the numbered edition. They are identified with "A.P." or "Artists [..]

A literal translation from French Meaning "good to pull" and refers to the first print the artist decides to use for editioning.

A literal translation from French Meaning "good to pull" and refers to the first print the artist decides to use for editioning.

A literal translation from French Meaning "good to pull" and refers to the first print the artist decides to use for editioning.

When using a drypoint needle or other engraving tool to draw directly into a metal plate, small, fine pieces of metal are raised up on both sides of the scored line. This burr holds additional ink dur [..]

When the edition is complete, the matrix - a block, plate, stone, mylar, or other - is effected, crossed out or otherwise "cancelled". An impression is then taken from this matrix, s [..]

The trade name for silicon carbide, carborundum began its use in printmaking as an abrasive which was used in affacing lithographic stones. The Particles, when mixed together with glue can also be use [..]

A scholarly catalogue which should include all the known works by an artist at the time of publication. Essential information by which works are identified is included.

A Process in which one sheet of paper is adhered to another by pressuring, usually a thin paper laminated to backing during the print process.