Drypoint etching

Drypoint etching is a printing process in which a plastic, glass or metal plate is etched with a design, ink is rolled and spread into the etching marks and the plate is pressed therefore printing onto paper.

Firstly etch your design into the plate

Roll ink onto the plate

Using skrim remove the excess ink from the plate so that only the design is left

Dampen a sheet of watercolour paper

Place the watercolour paper onto the inked plate

Roll through a printing press

Remove paper from plate

Drypoint artist Arne Bendik Sjur - http://eng.sjur.org/Arne_Bendik_Sjur_-_English/Home.html


Drypoint Health and safety

Be cautious of sharp corners on plate, smooth these down if working with young children.
Avoid skin contact with inks, dyes and pigments
Do not inhale or ingest fumes or inks, dyes or pigments.
Wear protective clothing such as gloves and aprons
Take care when using the printing press and mind for fingers
Clear up excess ink after printing is complete and clear up any spillages caused by dampening paper