Tonal depth in aquatint is managed by both the size of the rosin particles and the duration of acid exposure. Finer rosin dust produces smoother, lighter tones, whereas longer acid exposure creates deeper tonal values.
| 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 |
| LIST I | LIST II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Paper | I | Gesso |
| B | Canvas | II | Lime plaster |
| C | Fresco Wall | III | Wax-based hard ground |
| D | Intaglio Plate | IV | Plant fibers |