Pack Size: Not applicable - Solid
Contains: Judea bitumen, pitch resin, tallow, beeswax
Dry extract: 52%
Finish: Satin opaque
Hardness: Supple
Consistency: Paste
Characteristics: Soft lines and textural effects
How to Use:
A painting dabber is recommended for application. It is applied hot.
Plate Cleaning:
Before applying these grounds, it is imperative that all grease be removed from the plate with a degreasing material. Rinse under flowing water. Pour a solution of vinegar and salt on the plate. Rinse once again. Dry rapidly. Avoid putting fingers on the plate whilst carrying out these operations.
Soft Grounds:
Soft grounds protect the plate. They are non-drying grounds, applied with a painting dabber or roller. Textures and materials pressed into their non-drying surface will lift off, leaving the metal bared, ready for the bite of the acid. The plate must be heated before application. The "Pencil Method" consists of drawing with a hard point on "laid" paper applied over the soft ground. The paper sticks to the drawn parts. After the bite of the acid, a pencil stroke effect is obtained.
