Question

To make an etching the artist first coats the entire printing plate with an acid-resistant substance called a _________, made from beeswax, asphalt, and other material. The artist then draws on the coated plate with an etching needle exposing the metal. Next the plate is dipped in _________. The plate is removed, the waxy coating removed, and the plate is cleaned, inked and printed.

Answer 1

acidic substance

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Answer 2

An acid-resistant substance called GROUND.

Next the plate is dipped in ACID.

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