Blue Moon Art Works

The web page for Helen McLoughlin

Etchings

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Here is a selection of etchings made by Helen McLoughlin. Etchings are printed from copper or zink plates. The plates are prepared by sanding and polishing. Then a coating of varnish is applied and when dry can be drawn on, before being dipped in acid. This will bite into the plate. After the varnish is removed, the plate is inked and the surplus is removed so as there only remains ink in the lines. The plate is then passed through a press with dampend paper, the image transfers to the paper. New plates can be used for each colour or several colours can be inked onto the plate at the same time. It is a long and complicated process. There are variations such as mezzotint and dry point. For more information please contact Blue Moon Art Works.