The ground, a protective coating applied to the plate during the etching process, is removed using a solvent like turpentine or mineral spirits. This ensures that the plate is clean and ready for inking and printing.
LIST I | LIST II | ||
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A | Water colour | I | Egg |
B | Tempera | II | Conte Crayons |
C | Pastel | III | Wash |
D | Tonal Drawing | IV | Gum or Resin/Wax |