Etching Plate

Etching is the process of using strong acid or mordant to cut into the unprotected parts of a metal surface to create a design in intaglio in the metal (the original process—in modern manufacturing other chemicals may be used on other types of material).

As an intaglio method of printmaking it is, along with engraving, the most important technique for old master prints, and remains widely used today.

Washing off the plate is very important, safety comes firs.

Etching room at york - printmaking department