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6.3K views · 92 reactions | Fascinating process. Copper Plate Etching Intaglio process demo video to show the end to end process of creating an etched copper plate. From the original sketch, creation of the copper plate, hand inking, rolling a print through their Conrad printing press, and the final art piece with the mounted copper plate. Artist is Chelsea Smith. Music is "Temporary Solution" by Infinity Ripple. | Art Inspirations | Facebook