INTAGLIO PROCESS: step by step how I created my etching 'First among equals'

My intaglio process here shows, step by step how I created my etching 'First among equals'.
I explain how to prepare the copper plate for application of B.I.G. (Baldwins Intaglio Ground) and how this can be treated as a soft ground to be drawn into. I then show how that is hardened (baked) prior to etching in the Edinburgh etch solution.
The plate is etched three times and then I modify it with drypoint and burnishing tools until I arrive at the finished print 'First among equals'.

0:00 Preparing the plate
3:48 Drawing and design
6:19 Baking the plate
7:36 The first etch
8:35 Stopping out
9:27 Aquatint spray resist
9:54 The second etch
10:37 Inking the plate
13:05 The second proof print
13:53 Stopping out and aquatint again
14:15 Drypoint and burnishing
14:58 Third inking and wiping
15:11 Third proof print
16:16 The print 'First among equals'

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NB: See below for inks to items mentioned in this video
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LINKS
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Hard & soft ground
B.I.G.
https://www.printmakingstudio.co.uk/b-i-g

Ground removal
HomeStrip Paint & Varnish Remover
https://www.toolstation.com/home-strip-paint-varnish-remover/p70267

Plate cleaner
Brasso
https://www.diy.com/departments/brasso-brass-polish-0-15l/258232_BQ.prd

Degreaser
Whiting
https://intaglioprintmaker.com/shop/whiting-powder-500g

Etching Ink
Cranfield Bone Black
https://www.jacksonsart.com/cranfield-traditional-etching-ink-75ml-bone-black

Paper
Somerset White Velvet 650gsm
https://www.lawrence.co.uk/28-x-38-cm-650-gsm-somerset-white-velvet-pack-of-20-sheets.html

Airbrush
Iwata Eclipse
https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/iwata-eclipse-hp-bcs-wbtl.html

Aquatint
Lascaux Aquatint Spray Resist
https://www.jacksonsart.com/lascaux-aquatint-spray-resist-500ml

Further reference and resources
Non-toxic printmaking https://www.nontoxicprint.com/content.htm
Edingburgh Etch and other mordants http://printmakerscorner.com/mordants.html
Suppliers, print studio and services https://printmaker.com/links.html

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