Hard Skills
IntermediateEtching TechniquesProficiency in various etching methods such as hard ground, soft ground, aquatint, and drypoint to create intricate designs on metal plates.
AdvancedChemical Safety and Mordant HandlingKnowledge of safely handling, mixing, and disposing of acids and mordants like nitric acid or ferric chloride used in the etching process.
IntermediatePrintmaking Press OperationThe ability to set up, calibrate, and operate manual or motorized etching presses to transfer ink from plates to paper.
Entry-levelPlate Preparation and PolishingThe skill of beveling edges, degreasing, and polishing metal plates to prepare them for ground application and prevent unwanted marks.