Pressure + Ink: Intaglio Process

Produced in conjunction with the exhibition German Expressionism: The Graphic Impulse. Find out more at moma.org/germanexpressionism
Special thanks to Phil Sanders, Director and Master Printer, Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop. A program of The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts.
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© 2011 The Museum of Modern Art, New York

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Awesome! Thanks for a detailed demonstration of the technology

[@homermunoz5069]

Thank you for the great educational video. You are very talented teacher.

[@mwilson1964]

And this is why I'm sticking with Relief Printing!

[@scottdsyoung2650]

I have not done this with acid . I do etch on to plexiglass and use akul inks a much simple process

[@fernylombardo7341]

how many pounds of pressure does the damp paper need to lift up the ink?

[@JustConnieM]

what is the formula for making the asphaltene ground?

[@JorgePicco]

So much work for such a little reward!

[@longmap1]

not being able to replicate is a big reward. that is why such processes are used in currency notes.

[@michellesummers8607]

Where can I get a hard ground?

[@edwardmontgomery4829]

What about copper plate engraving? One of the oldest, most demanding processes. It also makes the most beautiful line work.

[@weirdsciencetv4999]

What happens if the blankets are not used? Like with rotogravure? What do the blankets do?