Rather than use traditional acids to etch plates, Women’s Studio Workshop uses non-toxic materials; Ferric chloride for copper and salt etch for aluminum and zinc. We generally stock copper and aluminum plates, along with a selection of fine print papers and handmade papers.
Etching Studio Equipment List
- 1200 sq. ft. studio space
- 2 Charles Brand Press, 30″ x 50″ and 26″ x 48″
- 18″ x 22″ viscosity rollers
- Separate ventilated acid room with a 4’ x 29” workspace with stainless sink
- Hot plate 20”x 24”
- Flexible shaft rotary tool
- 18”x24” vertical tank with Ferric Chloride
- Etching trays up to 25”x30”
- Drying rack 30”x46”
- Drying press 28”x42”
- Glass top inking table 26”x8’
- Photopolymer platemaking capacity up to 23”x29”
