etroussage 57
90. Tinting with a Stiff Rag 57
91. Wiping with the Rag only 58
92. Limits of Artificial Printing 58
93. Printing Inks 59
94. Paper 59
95. Epreuves Volantes 60
96. Proofs before Lettering 60
97. Epreuves de Remarque 60
98. Number of Impressions which a Plate is capable of yielding 60
99. Steel-facing 61
100. Copper-facing Zink Plates 62

NOTES. By the Translator 63

LIST OF WORKS on the Practice and History of Etching 75

A. Technical Treatises 75
B. Historical and Theoretical 77
C. Catalogues of the Works of the Artists 77
a. Dictionaries 77
b. Individual Artists 78

INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER.

THE TECHNICAL ELEMENTS OF ETCHING.

As explained in the Preface, this chapter has been added to enable the
beginner to master the most necessary technical elements of etching,
without complicating his first attempts by artistic considerations. Let
him learn how to use his ground, his points, and his acid, before he
endeavors to employ these requisites in the production of a work of art.

All the materials and tools necessary for making the experiment
described below can be bought at the following places:[A]--

NEW YORK: Henry Leidel, Artist's Materials, 341 Fourth Avenue.
PHILADELPHIA: Janentzky & Co., Artist's Materials, 1125 Chestnut
Street.
BOSTON: J. H. Daniels, Printer, 223 Washington Street.

But any one living within reach of a druggist, a paint-shop, and a
hardware-store can do just as well with the exercise of a little
patience and a very little ingenuity. For the benefit of such persons
all the necessary directions will be given for making what it may be
impossible to buy.

[A] In London, Mr. Hamerton recommends Mr. Charles Roberson, 99 Long
Acre