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Aluminium etching can be a safer, cheaper, and more accessible alternative to copper or zinc etching. In this workshop we will cover:
How to cut and prepare aluminium plates
Mixing copper sulphate and salt etching solution to bite aluminium plates
Demonstrations of different methods of tone creation and mark making
You will come out of the workshop with:
Etched plate
Print proof
To prepare for this workshop, you will need a simple 10cm x 10cm image that you can draw onto the plate.
All other materials are supplied, including a prepared aluminium plate, proofing paper and ink.