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intaglio

in tal yoh

  • n  a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print
  • n  glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)

  • Colombian-born Omar Rayo, 36, makes an inkless intaglio, such as From My Zoo, by building up patterned layers of cardboard coated with rabbit glue and gesso, then pressing wet .
  • Haunted they come, their balefully intaglio psyches .
  • Colombian-born Omar Rayo, 36, makes an inkless intaglio, such as From My Zoo, by building up patterned layers of cardboard coated with rabbit glue and gesso, then pressing wet .
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  • Solar Etching
    --Beginner/Intermediate-- Learn a non-toxic, non-acid method of printmaking. Solar etching uses a metal plate coated with polymers and exposed to UV light. Some experience in intaglio printmaking helpful, but not required. MATERIALS FEE: $20
    June 15, 2013 - WPXI Pittsburgh

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