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Zincography

Zincography is a printing technique that uses a zinc plate to create images. It’s a type of relief printing, meaning the image is raised from the surface of the plate. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Relief printing process: The image is raised from the plate’s surface. Zinc plate: The printing plate is made of zinc, … 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