ETCHING | Swarm Bakelite

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 include the frame. It does not include a conservation mount. It is an original Bakelite Frame (A resin invented in 1907) It has multiple tones of brown to golden ochre. The frame may have imperfections, as it is an original piece. The glass has been hand cut and may have rough edges. There is board to the rear. (See Videos)

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