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Etching with Permeable Grounds

by Richard Stauffacher

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A practical reference for experimental etching

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A practical reference for experimental etching

Richard Stauffacher’s guide centers on two etching materials: the permeable ground PG-11 and its companion nonpermeable stopout, SO-11. Illustrated instructions explain how to prepare them and apply them to plate-making, with examples drawn from 73 experimental plates showing pictorial and textural effects made using common materials and found objects. Seven complete etchings provide detailed demonstrations of steps and methods. The book also covers transfer techniques, plate preparation, one- and multi-step approaches, and troubleshooting; seven appendices gather recipes, timing charts, and experiments. Together, these sections make the volume a hands-on technical resource focused on processes, materials, and repeatable workshop reference.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Experienced etchers seeking practical guidance on permeable grounds and stopout.
  • Printmakers interested in experimenting with textures and effects from common materials or found objects.
  • Artists who value illustrated process demonstrations, recipes, and timing charts.

Themes

Etching techniques and plate preparationPermeable grounds and stopoutExperimental textures and pictorial effectsPrintmaking recipes and process documentation

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Book overview

Printmaker Richard Stauffacher has compiled years of experience in etching and preparing grounds into his book Etching with Permeable Grounds, which contains step-by-step instructions and illustrations for making his custom recipes for permeable grounds. Stauffacher has expanded the time-honored methods employed by artists Frank Cassara and Ruth Leaf to come up with an easy-to-make permeable ground, PG-11, and a companion nonpermeable stopout, SO-11. The book contains images from 73 experimental plates detailing examples of how to make a multitude of pictorial and textural effects with common materials and found objects. It also includes seven complete etchings with in-depth illustrations of steps and methods, along with information on transfer methods, plate preparation, one-step and multi-step strategies, tips and tricks, and troubleshooting. With seven appendices that include recipes, timing charts, and experiments, Etching with Permeable Grounds is a wealth of technical innovation and practical advice for the experienced etcher. Richard Stauffacher was Master Printer at Island International Artists for seven years and currently pursues printmaking in his studio in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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