{"product_id":"9781785007699","title":"Etching : A guide to traditional techniques","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis practical new paperback edition explains the full process of etching, covering traditional techniques in depth and introducing modern ideas when they add to mark-making capabilities. Illustrated with lavishly finished examples and clear step-by-step sequences, this beautiful book covers the basics of etching - the materials required, how to prepare a plate, and ways of making marks using hard ground, soft ground and aquatint. Other etching techniques are covered including spit-bite and sugar lift, and how to transfer images onto the plate using photo etching. Engraving techniques are shown with various ways of making the plate without acid: drypoint, line engraving, stipple engraving and mezzotint. Advice on printing is given including papers and inks, the printing process and more advanced techniques such as colour printing and editioning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crowood Press Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52929790083381,"sku":"EB_HC1200_E08-04_DUBAI","price":114.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/7773\/1381\/files\/9781785007699-1.jpg?v=1789407853","url":"https:\/\/kinokuniya.ae\/products\/9781785007699","provider":"Books Kinokuniya UAE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}