How to Prepare an Etching Plate (with traditional ball ground)
there’s a million ways to do it, but here’s my way!
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Degrease your plate
Put the ground on your plate (hotplate heated to between 150-250 degrees, using the appropriate brayer and ground & TURN OFF THE HOTPLATE WHEN YOU’RE DONE :)
Selectively remove the ground to create your image
Put backing to protect the back of your plate
Etch your plate and pour the acid back into the jug when done
Clean the ground off of your plate and remove backing
Bevel your plate