Etching and other graphic arts : an illustrated treatise (1922)
Plowman, George Taylor, 1869-1932 · New York : Dodd, Mead and Co. · leaf 138
cutting through the ground. Needlessharpened at both ends are to be avoided asthey are somewhat dangerous if carelesslyused. Large sewing or darning needles makegood etching points, provided a firm woodenhandle can be devised. I have a number ofvery successful etching needles made frombroken dental… … THE EDGE OF THE WORLD An Etching by LIONEL LINDSAY OTHER GRAPHIC ARTS 79 sharpen the needle, place it between thepalms of the hands and holding the point atan angle on the oilstone rub the hands to-gether. Describe circles of varying sizes ona sheet of cardboard to polish the point Dothis until the…
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