Intaglio Printing Methods

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noun a printmaking technique in which an image is incised into a plate with a hard-pointed needle or other sharp tool

  • The artist used a drypoint technique to create intricate lines on the metal plate.
  • I tried my hand at drypoint etching in art class, it was pretty fun!
  • I'm thinking of giving drypoint a go, it seems like a cool way to make art.
  • Her words were like a drypoint etching, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who heard them.