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Intersection - How to Make a Wood Engraving by John De Pol, N.A.

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Rub

Rub

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rubbing the block with a candle and melting with heat from fingers

The block is now rubbed with a small amount of tallow, using the stub of an old candle. It is kneaded with the fingers, which warms and spreads the tallow to provide a smooth thin coating. 

Book traversal links for Intersection How to Make a Wood Engraving by John De Pol, N.A.

  • ‹ Roll with Ink
  • Up
  • Apply Tracing ›
  • Home
  • Sketching on the corner
  • Label from Publication of "Intersection."
  • In Praise of Texture
  • How to Make a Wood Engraving
    • Draw
    • Roll with Ink
    • Rub
    • Apply Tracing
    • Transfer Tracing
    • Good Transfer
    • Sharpening
    • Holding a Tool
    • Tracing for Reference
    • Engraving with a Spitsticker
    • Cutting the Block
    • Guide Holes
    • Proof Press
    • Second Color Block
    • Color Proof
    • Inking the Key Block
    • Lining Up Color Proof
    • Finished Print
    • The Albion Hand Press
    • De Pol at His Desk
  • Drawings
  • Tools
  • Proofs
  • Wood Blocks
  • Finished Engraving
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