Description
Black Matte Opaque Finish.
Dries very hard. Allows for fine detail, deeply etched lines, and clear drawn lines.
How To Use: Wrapped in a piece of taffeta which serves as a filter, the ball is rubbed on the pre-heated metal plate. Dab on the ground to obtain an even surface before smoking. The matte black finish obtained makes etching work very clear.
Plate Cleaning: Before applying these grounds, it is imperative that all grease be removed from the plate.
- To do this, thin some Marly white (whiting) with a small quantity of water and rub the plate with a soft cloth or a piece of cotton.
- Rinse under flowing water.
- Pour a soured solution of vinegar and salt on the plate.
Rinse once again. - Dry rapidly.
- Avoid putting fingers on the plate whilst carrying out these operations.
Hard Grounds:
- Once the ground is applied and dry, the picture is etched with a hard point in order to expose the metal beneath the ground.
- The plate is then placed in a bath of acid to erode the exposed metal.
- Once the required bite depth has been attained, the plate should be taken out of the acid bath solution and dried and the ground removed with the appropriate thinner.
Characteristics:
- Fine detail and deep etched lines. The matt black finish makes etching work very clear.
- Contains: Judea bitumen, wax.
- Dry extract: 100%
- Finish: opaque matt
- Hardness: very hard
- Consistency: paste
Extra Information
Brand:
Charbonnel
