Intaglio Printing

Dimensions different formats from B5(25×17,6cm) to A4 (29,7x21cm)

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The graphics is generated by printing stencils on a piece of paper. Depending on the matrix material, different graphical techniques are formed. Intaglio printing involves different techniques: etching, aquatint, dry needle, mezzotint... Etching and Aquatint have matrix made of galvanized or copper plate. In process of preparing, polished galvanized plate is coated on both sides with wax (dark resinous liquid that hardens by cooling). The artist can draw on this plate with needle, which removes the wax coating and reveals the metal underneath. Then, a plate will be immersed in a solution of acid that corrodes the drawn lines. After this process, a plate (matrix) is washed by solvent to remove previously applied coating (wax) and thus becomes ready for printing. On this prepared plate, an artist applies color and then, a wet paper over it, that after implying pressure receives an imprint. The board can be used for almost unlimited number of copies.