Sandpaper Aquatint

Researchers: Laura Sheys and Andrea Santos, 2011

Updated Research: Olivia Arau McSweeney, Pace Knowles-Donnelly, Margo Temple, 2019

This technique uses sandpaper to create a smooth even aquatint on a copper plate grounded with BIG (Baldwin Intaglio Ground). The grounded plate is run through an etching press with 400 grit sandpaper to create an impression. which is then etched in a Ferric Chloride bath. 

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Sandpaper Aquatint How-To
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