Solarplate etching is a chemical-free fine art printmaking process also called photogravure. The light sensitive polymer surface on a steel backing is exposed to UV light with a photographic or hand drawn image. After exposure, the plate is washed out with water, revealing an etched surface on the plate. The plate can be inked as intaglio or relief, then run through the etching press, when the ink is pressed into the paper.
These images are made with solar plate etching.
