I have not had the opportunity to learn the newest movement towards non-toxic printmaking techniques. This is something I am looking forward to taking a workshop on as I have always struggled with the "acid issue" associated with traditional etching. At this time I am using one strength of ferric chloride acid for copperplates exclusively.

I have two different strengths of hydrochloric acid for zinc and have not looked further because of time constraints.

All my etching is done in an unheated workspace removed from the studio itself. This is due to the obvious corrosive qualities of the acids.

The hotplate used at IBIS is restaurant hotplate which operates from 220 V output. I have an adjustable stainless steel sheet which is used as a the top of the hotplate surface,

I am on the lookout for a 2' x 3' used professional hotplate but have had no luck as yet. Drop me an email if you know where I can get one at a reasonable price.

cfisher@ibispress.org