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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Water colour | I | Egg |
| B | Tempera | II | Conte Crayons |
| C | Pastel | III | Wash |
| D | Tonal Drawing | IV | Gum or Resin/Wax |
Match List-I with List-II 

