I've seen printmakers do it with and without gloves. It does make your hand gross and slimy and I usually have to wash and dry my hands before I buff with the cheesecloth. I prefer bare handed etching because I like push the etch into the stone until I feel the texture of the stone, that's how I determine if I am using enough pressure.
Beautiful image and I like hearing the thinking process behind the making
this is so cool to watch! thanks for showing your process! :)
Love it!
Very fresh print.
:0 what a great video! hypnotic to watch you draw. good musings too!
I learned so much, ty Some Print Dude 🙇♀
I learned new things today!
But that etching solution on your bare hands? Is that standard practice???
I've seen printmakers do it with and without gloves. It does make your hand gross and slimy and I usually have to wash and dry my hands before I buff with the cheesecloth. I prefer bare handed etching because I like push the etch into the stone until I feel the texture of the stone, that's how I determine if I am using enough pressure.
@@someprintdude I see. But, it **etches into stone** for Pete's sake! What could it do to your skin, if not short term, then long term?
Magnifique merci
really informative!!!!!!! also was there a "buttcrack" sponge?
you wouldn't want to use the same sponge for both right?
@Some Print Dude hm yeah youre right, gotta keep those separate
So...... that's how the ancient Egyptians did it (polishing stone)....