ETCHING | Swarm 14

The piece features a collection of little jewelled bugs & geometry. In our signature drawing style (a mix of geometry & organic lines, with fine lines and micro dots)

Inspired by Entomology & Gemstone Collections.

This piece is printed using a copper etching plate.

Intaglio etching is a labour intensive printmaking technique that involves incising the lines & dots (with a sharp point) onto a copper plate (which is coated in a resist ground). When the plate is immersed in Ferric Chloride it will bite into the exposed drawing.  This process is then repeated many times. Tone is created with the Aquatint spray paint method. 

The plate is then inked with etching ink. The ink sits in the grooves, whilst the surface ink is wiped off. The ink is then drawn from the incised lines, onto dampened paper, using an etching press. 

Each print takes a long time to produce.

These highly detailed, intricate plates ensure each print is unique, making every piece a true one-of-a-kind etching.

I print in small editions, keeping the work precious and limited. Please Note - Each print may vary slightly, as they are individually printed by hand.

This piece does not include the frame. It does include a conservation mount. If you would like a frame. Please send an email to Dionne@puncturedartefact.com

Read more about the Swarm Prints here