One of the few phrases my 7 year old autistic nephew says is "Hey guys!" Because he watches UA-cam and likes to make his own videos (which are obviously not uploaded).
I've just been to an exhibition of George Cuitt's work at Grosvenor Museum, which had lots of focus on his life and focus of his work but I saw nothing about how actual etchings were made! This was fascinating and made me appreciate his work even more.
Wonderful to see a technique that doesn’t involve a computer, $$$$ worth of software, and a laser printer or vinyl cutter… although I guess the press isn’t something everyone has at home ;)
I want to preserve a copper etching that my mother created in 1946 when she was in school, her age was 12 at the time. How would Like to Matt & Frame frame it , for museum quality so it will be preserved. How would I accomplish this ? It’s a copper sheet close to. 8 1/2 x 11” . The copper is approximately .25”
I have a picture of the last supper with Jesus, it is on metal, there is etchings surrounding it that have been etched evenly, appears to be machine made since the precision is so fine. To me it is a very vibrant colour and very beautiful picture as it has all the names of those seated at the table on the hem of the table cloth and the signature has a black dot, with these letters Shilpa with copper tones and silver. Would you know anything about this?
A clear introductory video...however, maybe helpful to further explain a general length of time in which the plate was submerged in the bath which one assumes is basically a 50/50 mixture of copper sulphate/table salt in warm water. [usually 50 gm each in one litre of water although others prefer 100gm each mix for something stronger]; was it aluminium or zinc plate...? Also, perhaps explain the ue of tarlatan/chees cloth etc as well during wiping process. Also variance of times for a clear line as against an aquatint etc which is of course a different procedure. All the best.
I could be wrong but here it is. Blake's intention was the idea that he wanted to etch illustrations & poems (that both were usually his) on the same plate and so they could be printed on the same paper. He maybe wanted to avoid the direct writing into the wax ground that would result in...well it would look as if he had just written on paper with a pen in the end. So insted of etching the letters themselves, he etched AROUND them. This way they could be thicker and the font could could be diffrent. They appeared more illustrative and fantasy-like to match the illustration that would usually surround them. Rest of the procces is the same, ecepct the ink isn't applyed with a peace of matboard- rather, its slowly tapped on with a leath cloth that has been molded into a spheric shape that usually was attached to a handle that allowed the tapping to be precise and slow. Hope that makes sense.
I do this in University. I study Fine Arts with an orientation in printmaking. I was wondering what the solution you submerge the acid in is? In my university we still use acid and I know it's highly toxic. I'm starting my thesis and was wondering if their was a less toxic alternative to acid.
I am reading a book and one of the main characters is a Teaching Assistant in Art who specializes in etching. I literally search this bec im so curious, the art is so beautiful indeed.
Hi I have previously tried copper sheet etching and although it did work, it wasn't brilliant, my process was similar to your's where I drew a design onto copper sheet which had first of all been scratched with steel wool, then I drew a design on to it using a permanent black ink marker pen, then it was put into a ferric chloride solution for an hour before being rinsed in a water bath with baking soda to stop the etching process. After it was dry I tried various inks on the few pieces which I had just etched but none of the inks worked, they just ran off the metal, I then applied my Sharpie permanent ink pen onto two of the pieces and then tried to wipe the ink back off, the results of the ink on the etched pieces was poor even though the etch itself was quite good. I have to say at this point that I am NOT trying to use the etched piece to transfer to rollers for transfering onto paper, I am only etching copper sheet for designing copper jewellery but from what I can see, the process is the same. In your tutorial I am puzzled as to what two things are ????? the first black stuff which you are applying to the metal what is it and where can I buy it ? (I'm in the UK too) 0:01 you refer to it as "Hard Dark" but I cannot quite make out the small print on the tin you are opening ??? and you say that it is a type of wax ground ??? it looks more like shoe polish straight out of the tin ??? and what is the solvent which you use to remove the acid ?? Your pieces look amazing Best regards Glen
hi, idk if you still need this comment, but if.. the wax ground, black stuff they've shown at the start of the video.. it is like asphalt+fat, we warmed it up together with the plate and spreaded with the roll, then we smoked it and it was ready to work with niddle. That's how we did it at university. It would work perfectly with flat plate, but I think not with the jewellery💔
I adore the process of fine arts etching, and enjoy watching even though I am already a very experienced etcher with etchings in museums and notable collections. Not wanting to come across as unduly critical, but seriously almost every step shown here is not done correctly. I wanted to step through the screen and say "no, not like that". Well, thanks for posting anyway, there is always time to improve techniques.
@@burningseaa795 have you ever heard of a thing called "printer?" it allows you to copy virtually anything especially any drawings over and over without drawing it again and again!
Its a traditional tehnique that some are tryng to keep alive as an art form... Unlike a printer that just makes a COPY of your work, every edition of the print is an ORIGINAL and worth much more.If you want to use a printer to print your drawings go ahead but don't ask stupid questions.
why do all of the wax and all that.. seems for how rough the drawings are in this it could have easily all been done just with dry point right? I think you are using a bunch of extra processes for no reason
not all artists can have great control over the pressures of their hands. also, drawing on wax is like drawing with a pencil, which can be re-worked when you got it wrong; unlike using drypoint, where a wrong incision on the plate will surely be a wrong incision. plus, drypoint often ends up with softer lines, whereas etching gives a more defined lines.
@@giocaliguia8370 and , dry point doesn't last as much, you usually dont get more then 10 good prints out of it . And you get fuzzy lines, since you're only making a cut, not stripping away metal with acid So all the things you said, plus this xD Nut this drawing was rough, and the print isn't clean. The plate isn't polished enough, and the edges weren't scrapped , to allow for a clean edge . Corners too. All around, unprofessional
I am genuinely puzzled. This seems rather laborious, yielding a dubious benefit. I mean why paint with ink forced into a scratched surface when you could just PAINT the ink directly onto paper with pen or brush? I mean, the etching you produced with this method doesn’t exactly look like something Martin Lewis would produce. So, why bother? Then, we have to ask ourselves…why did Edward Hopper himself walk away from this process if it is supposed to be so good?
My brain is so sad that something about the sheer number of steps, the way it is narrated, and the way this is shot reminded my brain think of How To Make a Plumbus lmao
Lol, dude, wipe can be a different techinique depending what you want... you can even do it with your hands for a different texture. Its something you master too.
@@sergioaguis you should do it with your hands , exclusively.. Not through the whole proces, but to make it even, to drive the paint into the cracks. To finish the plate. And then for gods sake, clean the egdes. It also looked like the plate wasnt sanded properly, and the edges were still sharp and or not scrapped. The corners too.
Scarlett Sometimes It’s not always this ugly, I think this was either a quick demonstration or something a student made as a first attempt :) Goya was famous for his etchings and you can find those on Google, maybe you like them more :)
You can view some of Piranesi's breathtaking works here: www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/pira/hd_pira.htm I have a couple of them, printed out in A2 size in my drawing room. Amazing craftsmanship! and dates back to the 1700s!
@@jeanclaymore672 yes exactly! What he is doing right now is proofing. If he is happy with his proof then he can make the edition. He also has an option to rework on his plate until satisfied. The lady above got discouraged quite quickly.
thank you so much for the video it was lovely but seriously, that drawing that you used as an example was awful, I was expecting something more artistic
Awfully bold of you to assume that anything needs to look "good" and be of a certain standard to be considered artistic. Bad choice of words on your part. Objectively, it can be considered a "bad drawing" from a technical standpoint, especially if the goal was the be hyper-realistic. Objectively, I happen to like this drawing a lot, it has a lot of energy and flows to it. The goal of the video is also the general process of etching, the drawing could have literally been a line and still accomplished its task, I don't see how this comment is in any way a helpful critique for this video, to be honest. To each their own I guess.
Probably the most overrated, inefficient, and expensive forms of printing, and for that, as an engineer who spent a decade studying and working on making things as efficient as possible, i hate this with burning passion, probably more than that poor guys landlord hates him because he's an artist and is probably broke
Printmaking is one of the most used forms of art, still to this day. Every poster, book, newspaper, sign and photograph have their origin in printmaking. Now called print design, done by computers. Some of the most influential artists had their hands deep in printmaking, like Dali. People who inspire others to be great. Every big mind in history, strived to surround themselves with artists, for they offer a different view on things. You dont use a typewriter, but would you call Steven King an idiot, for doing so? You are being an ass. And artists respect people in the field of science, its a shame that you dont do the same for artists.
And also, there have been people developing these forms of art, for generations. From the type of rock to be crushed for pigment, to the type of oil for the same pigment to be mixed with. The tools created to do so. The type of metal, acid, protective layer. Litography, that gave life to the movie poster, by being a chemical solusion to a mechanical problem. Some artists learn to forge, so they can make tools for etching. Some of them decide to build sets, and then go into making bigger sets and effects. Make up for movies . Some etching students implement music into their exibitions, make bends Then those become popular. Movies, music, photography. Posters and scores.
So lovely to watch a video that doesn't start with "Heh Guys!"
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One of the few phrases my 7 year old autistic nephew says is "Hey guys!" Because he watches UA-cam and likes to make his own videos (which are obviously not uploaded).
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It was delightful to see a traditional way of printmaking. Wonderful video.
I was very grateful to have learned these techniques in high school. So many ways to create 💕
Without UA-cam, i would know nothing about this and walk around like a know-it-all without shame. Thanks for posting!!
Me too. Ive never known this kind of art untit watching this. I made me realize how bad i am
Thank you for sharing this beautiful journey of an etching
I did this in college (I study arts). The results were very beautiful
Thank you explaining the process of etching.
Great video, clear explanation and demo. Very educational, thank you!
A very clear explanation. A lovely etching too.
I've just been to an exhibition of George Cuitt's work at Grosvenor Museum, which had lots of focus on his life and focus of his work but I saw nothing about how actual etchings were made! This was fascinating and made me appreciate his work even more.
Simply and beautifully presented
Yes presentations don't have to be talent shows which I hate
cos its not american
How satisfying to watch.
yes indeed
Wonderful to see a technique that doesn’t involve a computer, $$$$ worth of software, and a laser printer or vinyl cutter… although I guess the press isn’t something everyone has at home ;)
Thank you, this is so educational!!
My grandfather used to etch a lot. I even made one myself at his workshop.
Lovely. My friend died in October. She left me a 2003 Laurie Rudling piece . THE FURROWS. Its so atmospheric.
Thanks for this beautiful video showing this art in making
i guess it will produce a mirror image which is not the exact one. like little p would be like q, right?
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This is a great video, very helpful!
I want to preserve a copper etching that my mother created in 1946 when she was in school, her age was 12 at the time. How would Like to Matt & Frame frame it , for museum quality so it will be preserved. How would I accomplish this ? It’s a copper sheet close to. 8 1/2 x 11” .
The copper is approximately .25”
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Great video! Thank you
What a process!
I have a picture of the last supper with Jesus, it is on metal, there is etchings surrounding it that have been etched evenly, appears to be machine made since the precision is so fine. To me it is a very vibrant colour and very beautiful picture as it has all the names of those seated at the table on the hem of the table cloth and the signature has a black dot, with these letters Shilpa with copper tones and silver. Would you know anything about this?
So basically like old version of printing
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A clear introductory video...however, maybe helpful to further explain a general length of time in which the plate was submerged in the bath which one assumes is basically a 50/50 mixture of copper sulphate/table salt in warm water. [usually 50 gm each in one litre of water although others prefer 100gm each mix for something stronger]; was it aluminium or zinc plate...? Also, perhaps explain the ue of tarlatan/chees cloth etc as well during wiping process. Also variance of times for a clear line as against an aquatint etc which is of course a different procedure. All the best.
not reading allat.
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Why the piano music? Cant hear the information...nuts
Didn"t understand the moment with the chalk on the printing press
What wax are you using and where can I buy it?
what is the difference between this technique and william blake's relief etching? thank you in advance.
I could be wrong but here it is. Blake's intention was the idea that he wanted to etch illustrations & poems (that both were usually his) on the same plate and so they could be printed on the same paper. He maybe wanted to avoid the direct writing into the wax ground that would result in...well it would look as if he had just written on paper with a pen in the end. So insted of etching the letters themselves, he etched AROUND them. This way they could be thicker and the font could could be diffrent. They appeared more illustrative and fantasy-like to match the illustration that would usually surround them. Rest of the procces is the same, ecepct the ink isn't applyed with a peace of matboard- rather, its slowly tapped on with a leath cloth that has been molded into a spheric shape that usually was attached to a handle that allowed the tapping to be precise and slow. Hope that makes sense.
I do this in University. I study Fine Arts with an orientation in printmaking. I was wondering what the solution you submerge the acid in is?
In my university we still use acid and I know it's highly toxic. I'm starting my thesis and was wondering if their was a less toxic alternative to acid.
He used a copper sulphate solution which is salt-based.
I am reading a book and one of the main characters is a Teaching Assistant in Art who specializes in etching.
I literally search this bec im so curious, the art is so beautiful indeed.
Thanks for this.
Is that an aluminum or zinc plate?
I did etching
but in semiconductor
Hi I have previously tried copper sheet etching and although it did work, it wasn't brilliant, my process was similar to your's where I drew a design onto copper sheet which had first of all been scratched with steel wool, then I drew a design on to it using a permanent black ink marker pen, then it was put into a ferric chloride solution for an hour before being rinsed in a water bath with baking soda to stop the etching process. After it was dry I tried various inks on the few pieces which I had just etched but none of the inks worked, they just ran off the metal, I then applied my Sharpie permanent ink pen onto two of the pieces and then tried to wipe the ink back off, the results of the ink on the etched pieces was poor even though the etch itself was quite good.
I have to say at this point that I am NOT trying to use the etched piece to transfer to rollers for transfering onto paper, I am only etching copper sheet for designing copper jewellery but from what I can see, the process is the same.
In your tutorial I am puzzled as to what two things are ????? the first black stuff which you are applying to the metal what is it and where can I buy it ? (I'm in the UK too) 0:01 you refer to it as "Hard Dark" but I cannot quite make out the small print on the tin you are opening ??? and you say that it is a type of wax ground ??? it looks more like shoe polish straight out of the tin ??? and what is the solvent which you use to remove the acid ??
Your pieces look amazing
Best regards
Glen
hi, idk if you still need this comment, but if..
the wax ground, black stuff they've shown at the start of the video.. it is like asphalt+fat, we warmed it up together with the plate and spreaded with the roll, then we smoked it and it was ready to work with niddle. That's how we did it at university. It would work perfectly with flat plate, but I think not with the jewellery💔
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Obrigado por postar... belo trabalho.
im going to print some money
now that is my asian brother
I adore the process of fine arts etching, and enjoy watching even though I am already a very experienced etcher with etchings in museums and notable collections. Not wanting to come across as unduly critical, but seriously almost every step shown here is not done correctly. I wanted to step through the screen and say "no, not like that". Well, thanks for posting anyway, there is always time to improve techniques.
There is a hand print on my monitor
for the same reason....
it seemed to work just fine
Look up Gérard Edelinck if you want to see some truly amazing copper-plate engraving!
So much work
Was this the only way to make copies of drawings in the 1800s?
i need to watch this video for school
Fascinating
how basically you do all of that just to print it on a piece of paper? rather than just drawing it on that piece of paper?
Yes but you can make copies of the same print without drawing it over and over.
@@burningseaa795 have you ever heard of a thing called "printer?" it allows you to copy virtually anything especially any drawings over and over without drawing it again and again!
Its a traditional tehnique that some are tryng to keep alive as an art form... Unlike a printer that just makes a COPY of your work, every edition of the print is an ORIGINAL and worth much more.If you want to use a printer to print your drawings go ahead but don't ask stupid questions.
Is this what Gustave Dore did?
He is more of a Woodcut printmaker.... but they are so precise that it truely does look like he etched.
best bitumen diluted a bit in gasoline, paint over, dry and scratch the pattern, letters, it is possible under a microscope, and etch ....
How much bitumen and how much gasoline? Thanks
My school teaches this. This is easier to understand. Sangkyuu
very interesting
but It may be faster to draw with pen on paper? :P
wow!
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this is how we etch
it is really a tough job
I came because of Tera online...
Wow!
PUT THAT ON O.F.
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why do all of the wax and all that.. seems for how rough the drawings are in this it could have easily all been done just with dry point right? I think you are using a bunch of extra processes for no reason
not all artists can have great control over the pressures of their hands. also, drawing on wax is like drawing with a pencil, which can be re-worked when you got it wrong; unlike using drypoint, where a wrong incision on the plate will surely be a wrong incision. plus, drypoint often ends up with softer lines, whereas etching gives a more defined lines.
@@giocaliguia8370 and , dry point doesn't last as much, you usually dont get more then 10 good prints out of it . And you get fuzzy lines, since you're only making a cut, not stripping away metal with acid
So all the things you said, plus this xD
Nut this drawing was rough, and the print isn't clean. The plate isn't polished enough, and the edges weren't scrapped , to allow for a clean edge . Corners too. All around, unprofessional
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I am genuinely puzzled. This seems rather laborious, yielding a dubious benefit. I mean why paint with ink forced into a scratched surface when you could just PAINT the ink directly onto paper with pen or brush? I mean, the etching you produced with this method doesn’t exactly look like something Martin Lewis would produce. So, why bother?
Then, we have to ask ourselves…why did Edward Hopper himself walk away from this process if it is supposed to be so good?
Good
My brain is so sad that something about the sheer number of steps, the way it is narrated, and the way this is shot reminded my brain think of How To Make a Plumbus lmao
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Well sure but who taught this fellow how to wipe a plate? That was painful to watch.
Wow same, I studied this and looking at that hurt my soul
It was not great xD
The sides were dirty too
Lol, dude, wipe can be a different techinique depending what you want... you can even do it with your hands for a different texture. Its something you master too.
@@sergioaguis you should do it with your hands , exclusively..
Not through the whole proces, but to make it even, to drive the paint into the cracks. To finish the plate. And then for gods sake, clean the egdes. It also looked like the plate wasnt sanded properly, and the edges were still sharp and or not scrapped. The corners too.
a little rube goldbergian for my taste but ok...
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What a load of effort for something painfully underwhelming.
Scarlett Sometimes It’s not always this ugly, I think this was either a quick demonstration or something a student made as a first attempt :)
Goya was famous for his etchings and you can find those on Google, maybe you like them more :)
Probably what your mom said when she gave birth to you.
You can view some of Piranesi's breathtaking works here: www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/pira/hd_pira.htm
I have a couple of them, printed out in A2 size in my drawing room. Amazing craftsmanship! and dates back to the 1700s!
@@jeanclaymore672 yes exactly! What he is doing right now is proofing. If he is happy with his proof then he can make the edition. He also has an option to rework on his plate until satisfied. The lady above got discouraged quite quickly.
It's just badly done. Do your research if you're interested bcs there are some really beautiful works with this technic
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All that work for a rubbish picture
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Excessive precaution is boring.
thank you so much for the video it was lovely but seriously, that drawing that you used as an example was awful, I was expecting something more artistic
Awfully bold of you to assume that anything needs to look "good" and be of a certain standard to be considered artistic. Bad choice of words on your part. Objectively, it can be considered a "bad drawing" from a technical standpoint, especially if the goal was the be hyper-realistic. Objectively, I happen to like this drawing a lot, it has a lot of energy and flows to it. The goal of the video is also the general process of etching, the drawing could have literally been a line and still accomplished its task, I don't see how this comment is in any way a helpful critique for this video, to be honest. To each their own I guess.
thats just the stupidest kind of art ive seen in my life... those are some lazy artists
Like Rembrandt? LMAO.
Probably the most overrated, inefficient, and expensive forms of printing, and for that, as an engineer who spent a decade studying and working on making things as efficient as possible, i hate this with burning passion, probably more than that poor guys landlord hates him because he's an artist and is probably broke
Oh yeah, just like Rembrandt. All your money has been designed by etchers too btw.
Printmaking is one of the most used forms of art, still to this day. Every poster, book, newspaper, sign and photograph have their origin in printmaking. Now called print design, done by computers. Some of the most influential artists had their hands deep in printmaking, like Dali.
People who inspire others to be great. Every big mind in history, strived to surround themselves with artists, for they offer a different view on things. You dont use a typewriter, but would you call Steven King an idiot, for doing so?
You are being an ass. And artists respect people in the field of science, its a shame that you dont do the same for artists.
And also, there have been people developing these forms of art, for generations. From the type of rock to be crushed for pigment, to the type of oil for the same pigment to be mixed with. The tools created to do so. The type of metal, acid, protective layer. Litography, that gave life to the movie poster, by being a chemical solusion to a mechanical problem.
Some artists learn to forge, so they can make tools for etching. Some of them decide to build sets, and then go into making bigger sets and effects. Make up for movies . Some etching students implement music into their exibitions, make bends
Then those become popular.
Movies, music, photography.
Posters and scores.
you must be such a wonderfull gem to be around