Solar Etching Plates are the ideal alternative to working with traditional hazardous techniques requiring grounds, acids and solvents. They are simple to use, pre-sensitised and self-etching polymer plates.

To use, place a transparency of an image on top of the Solar Etching Plate, expose to sunlight, run water over the plate to reveal an instant plate ready for printing.
As it does not use acids to produce etching plates, it is safe to use in the classroom, at home or in the studio.

Hahnemuhle Paper is a German etching paper which has carved out a special niche in Australia, especially for aquatints. It contains no rag, being made from alpha cellulose and comes in warm white.

Create manual chalcographic prints with the School Etching Press. This press features height adjustable solid steel rollers and round plastic covered pressure spindle and hand wheel for a more comfortable grip. The School Etching Press is supplied with metal plate. Ideal for the classroom or for beginners.

Specifications:

• Size: L25 x W23.5 x H17 cm
• Weight: 6 kg
• Width of roller: 18 cm
• Diameter lower roller: 3.5 cm
• Diameter upper roller: 3.5 cm
• Metal plate: 18.6 x 32 x 0.3 cm
• Single Packing: 34 x 22 x 20 cm