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Akua Intaglio Inks

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VIEW Slide show Dry Point Monoprint Steps

Drypoint is an intaglio process, similar to etching, but without the use of acids. The printmaker scratches directly onto a Copper Plate or Plastic Plate with a sharp pointed tool. This incising creates a burr that holds the ink. A velvety dark line is characteristic of drypoint prints. Drypoint plates are printed in the same way as etchings. First ink is applied to the plate then wiped clean with a wiping cloth such as soft tarlatan, cheesecloth, tulle, or Reemay fabrics.

Artist, Hugh Bryden
Drypoint from Plastic Plate, Printed with Akua Intaglio ink on an Etching Press.

Artist: Julia Ayres
Drypoint Monoprint from a Plastic Plate Hand Printed with Akua Kolor using the PinPress

After developing the drypoint plate, Julia applied Akua Kolor with a dauber.To keep the color in the incised lines she wiped with paper. The print was made on moist Arches 88 paper by hand rolling with a Pinpress.

Drypoint on Copper Plate

Copper drypoint plate by Chris Shore.

Artist Chris Shore
Drypoint from copper plate printed with Akua Intaglio ink on an etching press.