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== Preparing the copper plate ==
== Preparing the copper plate ==
The copper plate can be bought from the Metal Workshop<br>
The copper plate can be bought from the Metal Workshop
tip: Instead of copper plate you can use any material that you can scratch on (for example juice cardboard box)<br>
tip: Instead of copper plate you can use any material that you can scratch on (for example juice cardboard box)
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1. Bevel the corners of the copper plate <br>
* Bevel the corners of the copper plate  
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* Polish the plate with ''Brasso'' and a cloth  
2. Polish the plate with ''Brasso'' and a cloth <br>
* '''tip''': ''pay special attention to the corners''
'''tip''': ''pay special attention to the corners''<br>
* Degrease the plate with Ketjap Manis (Fermented Soja)
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* spread the Ketjap on the plate and using the soft side of a sponge
3. Degrease the plate with Ketjap Manis (Fermented Soja)<br>
* '''disclaimer''': ''do not clean the sponge with water''
spread the Ketjap on the plate and using the soft side of a sponge<br>
* Wash the plate with water and dry it with a clean cloth and put it in the oven for 10 minutes to dry completely
'''disclaimer''': ''do not clean the sponge with water''<br>
* Cover the plate with a ground we use a thin layer of ''Pledge'' (mixed with ink to make the wax not transparent) and leave it to dry
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4. Wash the plate with water and dry it with a clean cloth and put it in the oven for 10 minutes to dry completely<br>
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5. Cover the plate with a thin layer of ''Pledge'' (mixed with ink to make the wax not transparent) and leave it to dry<br>
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== Transferring your design ==
== Transferring your design ==
1. Draw on top of the wax by scratching it lightly<br>
*Draw on top of the wax by scratching it lightly
'''disclaimer''': ''everything you scratch on the plate will be mirrored after printing''<br>
'''disclaimer''': ''everything you scratch on the plate will be mirrored after printing''
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* Attach a long stripe of clear tape to the back of the plate
2. Attach a long stripe of clear tape to the back of the plate<br>
*Put the plate in the Etching Bath
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'''tip''': ''use the long strip of clear tape to prevent your plate of sinking in the etching bath''
3. Put the plate in the Etching Bath<br>
* Rinse your plate with water and remove the tape
'''tip''': ''use the long strip of clear tape to prevent your plate of sinking in the etching bath''<br>
*Put the plate in a ''Dasty'' bath for 10 minutes
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* Rinse the plate with water and let it dry completely
4. Rinse your plate with water and remove the tape from the plate<br>
 
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5. Put the plate in a ''Dasty'' bath for 10 minutes<br>
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6. Rinse the plate with water and let it dry completely<br>
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== Printing ==
== Printing ==
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Latest revision as of 17:42, 15 May 2023


Preparing the copper plate

The copper plate can be bought from the Metal Workshop tip: Instead of copper plate you can use any material that you can scratch on (for example juice cardboard box)

  • Bevel the corners of the copper plate
  • Polish the plate with Brasso and a cloth
  • tip: pay special attention to the corners
  • Degrease the plate with Ketjap Manis (Fermented Soja)
  • spread the Ketjap on the plate and using the soft side of a sponge
  • disclaimer: do not clean the sponge with water
  • Wash the plate with water and dry it with a clean cloth and put it in the oven for 10 minutes to dry completely
  • Cover the plate with a ground we use a thin layer of Pledge (mixed with ink to make the wax not transparent) and leave it to dry

Transferring your design

  • Draw on top of the wax by scratching it lightly

disclaimer: everything you scratch on the plate will be mirrored after printing

  • Attach a long stripe of clear tape to the back of the plate
  • Put the plate in the Etching Bath

tip: use the long strip of clear tape to prevent your plate of sinking in the etching bath

  • Rinse your plate with water and remove the tape
  • Put the plate in a Dasty bath for 10 minutes
  • Rinse the plate with water and let it dry completely

Printing

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