Aquatint stop out, etch and draw. Freecom and abstract

The plates need edge stop out in preparation for first 20 min test etch on freedom 1 disc image.

A second etch of 60 mins is applied following review of the etch depth and and consultation with previous user (Taiba) who etched for 90 mins for her quality texture.

Secondary drawing with litho crayon and pencil to add tone to areas of the image and a 30 min etch applied before the end of the day.

Video clips of the biting process.

Slide 1
Aquatint
stop out, etch and draw
stop out bench

stop out bench

bitumin

bitumen

stop out edges

freecom stopped out

brush

edges

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white spirited

test plates

test timings

ferrick brush

ferric brush

2 nd 30 min etch

2nd 30 min etch

aquatint washing2

washing off

resin 2

Rosin magnified check

looking

checking bite

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old style magnifier

look

rosin and stop out

crayons

litho crayons

litho crayons and pencil

and pencil

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drawn into exposed areas

litho crayoned

pencil drawing

litho crayon background and pencil edge

edges drawn

drawing in

dotted crayon marks

vertical wash 2

vertical wash

aquatint biting

bitten

etched and clean

etched and non etched plates

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departing acid
ferric rocks etching bath
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