Question

Choose among the following terms that are associated with the Etching method.
(A). Bevel
(B). Deckle Edge
(C). Burnisher
(D). Chine Collé
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) and (B) only.
• (A) and (C) only.
• (B) and (C) only.
• (B) and (D) only. {Note: The original question has a flaw as A, C, and D are all associated. This solution chooses the most direct association.}

Hint:

Focus on the core process. A bevel and a burnisher are used on the actual metal plate for etching. Deckle edge is about the paper, and Chine Collé is an additional printing technique.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Define each term in the context of printmaking.

(A) Bevel: The process of filing the sharp edges of a metal etching plate to prevent them from tearing the paper during printing. This is a standard part of plate preparation.
(C) Burnisher: A smooth, hard tool used to polish or smooth the surface of a metal plate, often to make corrections or lighten areas in intaglio techniques like etching.
(B) Deckle Edge: The ragged, feathered edge on a sheet of handmade paper. It is a characteristic of the paper, not the etching method itself.
(D) Chine Collé: A technique where a thin piece of paper is adhered to a larger printing paper during the printing process. It is often used with etching but is a distinct process, not a fundamental tool or part of the basic method.

Step 2: Identify the terms most directly associated with the creation of the etching plate itself. The bevel and the burnisher are directly involved in preparing and working on the metal plate.