Clippix ETC: An online picture service of Florida's Educational Technology Clearinghouse

background
Dark
Medium
Light
picture sizes
small
medium
large
original
An artist paper-wiping an intaglio plate with red ink.

An artist paper-wiping an intaglio plate with red ink.

The paper wiping process is the second wiping stage in the printing of etching plates. After the artist has wiped the plate with a rag, they will then do a finer wipe with paper to really bring out the tones in the plate.
Galleries: Hillsborough, Printmaking
Keywords: art, ink, paper, printmaking, red, wipe
Photo Location: University of South Florida Print Shop, Tampa, FL
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 03/08/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 28°3'16.5269"N 82°24'49.4262"W
Picture Number: 4370