Dry point etching.

Etching is a form of printmaking where engraved parts in a surface are used to create a desired image. Etching used to be used by goldsmiths to decorate items such as guns, armour, cups and plates. It is now used mainly for just art.
Method:

• Firstly get an etching plate and tool.
• Use the etching tool to scratch your desired image into the plate making sure the indents are deep enough to hold the ink.
• When the plate is finished you use etching ink to work into the grooves with scrim.
• Wipe the excess ink off using tissue paper.
• Soak a piece of watercolour paper in water and then place this between 2 other pieces of dry paper just to get off the excess water.
• Place this piece of paper onto the printing press with the etching plate on the top, scratched side down.
• Put through the printing press and the image should be revealed.

These are examples showing the method of etching.