Printing "Sunlit"

From inking the plate to the finished engraving.

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Another paper towel.

Another paper towel is then laid on top, taking care not to move the print paper that will become the engraving.

This towel is also to absorb excess moisture.

Dry towels are used with each impression (each time you run the plate and print paper through the press to print an engraving it's called an impression).

Want to see this copper plate in the several stages of being engraved before printing?

Links to all the steps.
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