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Magical Secrets About Aquatint: Spit Bite, Sugar Lift & Other Etched Tones StepbyStep,Used
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Cultural Writing. Art. Crown Point Press master printer Emily York discusses aquatint, a form of etching used to create delicate washes, velvety blacks, and intricate layers of color impossible in other art media. Using 46 prints by 32 artists, she ties process directly to art and explains spit bite, sugar lift, soap ground, and water bite. She also details steelfacing and multiple plate printing, with stepbystep instructions for making your own aquatints. With two appendices: 'Printing the Crown Point Way' by Kathan Brown and 'Using Acid to Bite Plates' by Catherine Brooks. DVD included.
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- Q: What is the focus of 'Magical Secrets About Aquatint'? A: The book focuses on aquatint, an etching technique that creates delicate washes and intricate layers of color, as discussed by master printer Emily York.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Magical Secrets About Aquatint' is Emily York, a master printer at Crown Point Press.
- Q: What techniques are covered in this book? A: The book covers techniques such as spit bite, sugar lift, soap ground, and water bite, along with details on steel-facing and multiple plate printing.
- Q: Does the book include visual examples? A: Yes, it includes 46 prints by 32 different artists to illustrate the techniques discussed.
- Q: Is there any instructional content in the book? A: Yes, the book provides step-by-step instructions for making your own aquatints.
- Q: What additional resources are included in this book? A: It includes two appendices: 'Printing the Crown Point Way' by Kathan Brown and 'Using Acid to Bite Plates' by Catherine Brooks.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: This book is available in a hardcover format and also includes a DVD.
- Q: When was 'Magical Secrets About Aquatint' published? A: The book was published on April 15, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 361 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the Arts & Photography category.