Drypoint Etching for Beginners: | Step-by-Step Printmaking Tutorial

In this video, I walk you through drypoint etching step by step—from choosing an image to pulling your final prints. Materials: **Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you choose to use them, it helps support this channel at no extra cost to you. Thank you! Jack Richeson Printing Press Acrylic Sheets 20 Pack https://amzn.to/4rK3V4h Akua Intaglio Water-Based Ink https://amzn.to/4r2xv54 Rives BFK White- Pack of Five 22x30 https://amzn.to/4aF28HY Calligraphy Nibs https://amzn.to/46GFAEe Akua Wiping Fabric https://amzn.to/4r9LFRS You’ll see how I find an image to work with, the materials I prefer for drypoint etching, how to create line variety while etching, and how to print your plate. I also re-ink the plate for a second print and demonstrate how to pull a ghost print. Drypoint etching does require an upfront investment in materials, but once you have them, you can make so much art. This process is a great addition to a high school art room and works well for beginners, students, and teachers who want to introduce printmaking in the classroom. Hi! My name is Sierra Machado and I am a public school art teacher in Oklahoma. I spent the first six years of my career teaching at a visual art magnet program at a high school in South Carolina, then six years at an intermediate school in Oklahoma, and now I’m back teaching high school. I’m excited to be in my 17th year in art education. On my website, That Art Teacher, you’ll find full-length lesson plans, free tutorials, student examples, and resources for artists who want to create at home or in the classroom. 🌐 Website: https://thatartteacher.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatartteacher 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ThatArtTeacher #drypointetching #printmaking #artteacher #printmakingtutorial #highschoolart