Engraving

Engraving

Engraving is the process of creating designs or images by incising (cutting into) a hard material, typically metal or stone, using a sharp tool or etching techniques. It’s a subtractive art form, meaning material is removed to create the desired image, rather than adding material as in sculpting. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Incision: The … Read more

Etching

Etching is a printmaking process where a design is created on a metal plate (usually copper, zinc, or steel) by applying an acid-resistant material, then immersing the plate in acid, which eats away at the exposed areas, creating grooves that hold ink for printing. It’s a subtractive technique, meaning material is removed to create the … Read more