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On the making of etchings (1898)

Short, Frank, Sir, 1857-1945 · London : R. Dunthorne · leaf 52

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thebur formed by the tool is left on, and prints softly, and onthe right of the square it has been removed. Fig. 12. Dry-point. See pages 6, 26. Given to show thequality of the bur of a dry-point line. Very much the sameas mezzotint, only done with lines instead of dots. The toplines in the square… … G TOOLS AND MATERIALS. Most artists1 colourmen supply these, but the following firmsmake specialities of them. Hughes and Kimber, West Harding Street, Fetter Lane, E.C.,supply everything in connection with engraving, etching, andprinting. More particularly: For rollers for rebiting, and French…

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