Researchers: Claire Crews and Sam Guerin
2017

This project sought a non-toxic and easily accessible alternatives to Putz Pomade as a metal polish for copper etching plates. Putz Pomade contains kerosene which has been found to have negative health effects when breathed in or in contact with the skin, particularly with repeated exposure. We were interested in finding a substance that polishes small scratches out of plates as well as reducing plate tone.