Etching and Drypoint Printmaking

Etching and drypoint are combined on a copper plate for this 7-minute demonstration, which is Bill Ritchie's style of testing each of the etching presses that he makes before sending it to its owner. You don't see how he made this plate, but you catch a glimpse of making changes to the etching using drypoint. Bill is focussed on test-printing his 43rd Mini Halfwood Press.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Etching
• drypoint
• printmaking
• Halfwood Press
• Bill Ritchie
• copper plate etching
• printing etching

[HeavyMetalArmor936]

Thanks again for the video! I'm confident now and can't wait to try it in our Materials Class! ^_^

very helpful... now that solves the alternative for my magnesium carbonate problem... baby powder!!

Please make more helpful videos!!

[omemeralda]

@HeavyMetalArmor936 I'm glad! Where in the world do they have "drypoint" workshops? Wish I could be there! - b

[omemeralda]

Thanks for the compliment - I appreciate it. I don't know what B.E.P. means-what is it? Curious. - B

[whoopeebumi]

very interesting demonstration. I got many new little points to consider and practice for my dry point etching techniques. Thank you for this lovely video.

[omemeralda]

I'm glad you liked it - I hope to do more, and it's always great to hear a "thankyou".

[shikashik]

@halfwoodpress Actually, it's her birthday present, and I don't want to spoil it. If she sees the video, it won't be a surprise anymore. But if you have an email, I can give you a photo of it. =) It's not printed yet though XD

[halfwoodpress]

@shikashik I'm glad it turned out, now I'm curious Can you video it and up it to YT?

[shikashik]

Thank you so much! I made an etching of my friend's face! It looks beautiful! And thanks to you, I can make it even more beautiful! Thank you so much! =D

[eirikvilten]

Thank you so much! Very inspirational!

[vincentmichaelbrown]

Thanks - nice and clear great video!

[justRonney]

awesome!!!!video!!! thank you so much very explanatory

[whynotpeaches]

I signed up for a drypoint printmaking workshop at a local art center for this weekend and was looking for something to give me some insight into the process. This video was very helpful -- thanks!

[adamcoins]

B.E.P. = bureau of engraving and printing