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RE: [Digital BW] Photogravure and InkJet

2002-09-20 by Austin Franklin

Hi Martin,

> Well I think that it does it without any gaps or can be done with a
> traditional line screen. I know someone in college (long ago) who was
> directly scratching abstract designs into copper plates and etching them
> with acid. The ink was applied to the plate with a putty knife and the
> amount was proportional to the depth of the etching into the plate.

> http://www.lenswork.com/gravureprimer1.htm

Hum.  It appears that is in direct conflict with what I quoted...but...I
think your link makes more sense, and is probably correct.  So, photogravure
appears to not be a halftone-like process.  Interesting.

Regards,

Austin

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