Aquatint Over Line Etching

I'm adding a value structure to a previously etched plate (line etching) using traditional rosin aquatint. The separate values are controlled with incremental applications of stop out and timed immersions in the etching tank.

[@anjalimaurya6233]

Helps me a lot😊 thank you

[@NealCox]

Thank you. I’m glad it helps.

[@psalmsnotpalm706]

thank you for the video! So helpful.

[@NealCox]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sergioyuno]

Very informative tutorial. Thank you. what is the wood stripper on glass table used for?

[@NealCox]

If you're referring to the citrus strip visible about 7 minutes in, it is used for removal of the Baldwin Etching Ground (BIG) used as a less toxic alternative for hard and soft grounds. ua-cam.com/video/n44VHWE8WWY/v-deo.html

[@greeniearts]

Great tutorial, Neal; best one I have encountered to date. Quick question: what stop-out are you using (it is pinkish-clear in color). I am accustomed to using dark hard ground, but it masks details underneath after it is applied. Thanks.

[@NealCox]

Thank you for your generous feedback. Regarding your question: I have also used diluted hard ground many years ago, and I don't necessarily dislike it. I've been using this product in the video, and I don't necessarily like it either, but here it is anyway: shop.takachpress.com/etching/etching-grounds/stopout/ It's pretty toxic stuff. If you find something better, I'd love to know about it.

[@NasserAlhameli]

I like the one without scraping

[@NealCox]

Thank you.

[@penmuni3833]

9:16 I don't recommend a hair dryer. If it gets too hot, it melts the rosin dust and affects the outcome.

[@NealCox]

Such is the case with any source of heat, including the hotplate.

[@penmuni3833]

@@NealCox Not necessarily. One can use cool air dry.

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

@@NealCox how do get a digital photo onto a plate? Also, is there a non-toxic way to create an aquatint???