Etching Solutions and Chemicals

Dries to a hard surface to protect etching plates from corrosion and scratching. Pint size.

Recommended for Aquatint, Charbonnel Lamour Black Covering Varnish provides a perfect acid resist even with multiple states.

Charbonnel Ultraflex Liquid Hard Ground provides a perfect acid resist without chipping. It has a transparent satin finish that makes it highly preferred for second applications and plate reworking.

Safest solution available for biting copper plates. Neutral solution consists of iron chlorides (also known as perchloride). Pint size.

The ground cover will not break in an acid bath. Virtually chip-free. Harmless to skin. Pint size.

Essential to the etching process, ball grounds are used for applying an acid resist to zinc and copper plates. The hard and soft grounds stand up to the strongest bath without chipping. 1 oz resealable plastic bag.

For use in aquatints to create interesting grainy effects where the acid bites through uncovered areas. Natural, acid-resistant rosin can be varied in applied thickness.

For polishing plates to remove small abrasions before printing. Also used in cleaning print-making equipment. Instructions on can label.

For covering any area of plate to resist acid (not etch) when in bath. May also be used on already bitten lines while second-biting others. Safe, fast drying. Pint size.