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What is meant by 'non-toxic' etching?
How much will the course cost me?
Traditionally, etching is a hazardous procedure, requiring the use of acids and resists which are harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or through the skin. These toxic materials can affect the skin, eyes, teeth and their amalgam fillings, mucous membranes, lungs, and may cause impotency.What one doesn't inhale will pollute the environment.
handPRINT studio is pleased to offer a new process of etching zinc and aluminium whereby there is no production of harmful vapours (the only vapour generated is a negligible amount of hydrogen gas), and the etching process is as rapid and efficient as that available through the use of traditional, dangerous nitric acid and ferric chloride solutions. In addition, as well as traditional resists and grounds, our etching process offers a range of extra procedures which are safe and versatile. The process requires no specialised ventilation systems or fume cupboards, and can be quite easily and safely carried out at home.
In addition, disposal of spent etching bath is both safe and environmentally friendly.
What does the course entail?[Return to Top of Page]
Over the two-day workshop, the following areas will be investigated:- Principles of etching; materials and equipment; formulae for mixing etching baths; health and safety; waste disposal; creative methods of applying resists; line-etching, soft-ground, open-bite, deep-etch; aquatint; sugar-lift; intaglio inking; intaglio/relief inking; viscosity inking; print finishing and editioning; suppliers.
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How much will the course cost me? [Return to Top of Page]
2-day workshops will cost £150.00, which will include tuition, all basic materials and comprehensive technical handouts relating to all aspects of the process, plus beverages throughout the course. Meals and accommodation are not included in the price.
What are the dates for the course? [Return to Top of Page]
Dates for 2010 are:-
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22nd - Sun 23rd May (Course fully booked)
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Thurs
28th - Fri 29th October (4 places remaining)
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Remember - any of these courses may be followed by Open Access sessions @ £22.00 per day + materials.
Please Note: Extra courses may be added to the programme, according to demand.
How do I enrol? [Return to Top of Page]
Enrolment couldn't be simpler, and can be achieved in any of several ways:-
By mail: Peter Wray, 4 Higher Gwavas Road, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 5NZ
By telephone: 07740 409072;
By e-mail: info@handprintstudio.co.uk
