In a rosin box always place the plate facing -

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In etching, soft ground is used:

Answer 1

For aquatint, the plate is positioned face-up in a rosin box. This enables rosin particles to settle uniformly on its surface. Heating then fuses the rosin to the plate, establishing a textured ground that resists acid and generates tonal effects during etching.

Plate preparation: The plate is placed face-up in the rosin box for uniform rosin distribution.
Heating: Rosin is melted onto the plate, forming a textured ground.
Purpose: Generates tonal effects by regulating acid exposure during etching.
Key factor: Consistent results require uniform rosin application.

LIST I		LIST II
A	Pointillism	I	One layer painting technique
B	S’graffito	II	Small dabs of pure colours
C	Alla Prima	III	Painting wet paint on wet paint
D	Wet on Wet	IV	Sketching into wet paint layer

Firm 2	Cooperate	Compete
Firm 1	5, 5	0, 10
Compete	10,0	2, 2

In a rosin box always place the plate facing -

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