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Rebecca’s etchings are printed from a single copper plate that has been bitten
with ferric chloride. She uses different types of acrylic resist fluids that
protect areas of the plate from the chemical reaction. There are different
techniques used to create the lines, textures and tones and the plate is bitten
many times to create all the indentations. Once etching is complete the plate is
inked by hand using up to 12 different colours. These are rubbed in and wiped
back very carefully each time the plate is printed. The ink is transferred onto
damp paper through an etching press (a bit like a mangle) under high pressure. A
number of near identical prints can be made (called an edition) but each one is
printed separately by hand.
“Etching is an amazing medium that offers so many mark-making possibilities. I
can interpret the landscape using an appropriate technique for each area: fine
lines for the winter trees, even textures for the farmed land and soft wash-like
marks for the sky. The etched marks have a slightly raised quality when printed
and give the precision and depth of tone that I’m looking for.”
If you are
interested in purchasing a print please contact us by
email and we will send
out a Paypal email invoice.
Postage and Packing is £8 for unframed work (insured and signed for) and
£25 for framed work to be sent by courier.
Alternatively, call in at our studio - please phone ahead if making a
special trip 07717 256169
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