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3.  Grounding the Plate xviii 4.  Smoking the Plate xviii 5.  Points or Needles xix 6.  Drawing on the Plate xix 7.  Preparing the Plate for the Bath xx 8.  The Bath xx 9.  Biting and Stopping Out xx Description of the Plates xxiii Letter by M. Charles Blanc xxv Introduction (by the Author) 1   A TREATISE ON ETCHING   CHAPTER I. DEFINITION AND CHARACTER OF ETCHING.   Paragraph 1.  Definition 3 2.  Knowledge needed by the Etcher 3 3.  Manner of using the Needle.—Character of Lines 4 4.  Freedom of Execution 4 5.  How to produce Difference in Texture 5 6.  The Work of the Acid 5 7.  The Use of the Dry Point 5 8.  Spirit in which the Etcher must work 5 9.  Expression of Individuality in Etching 6 10.  Value of Etching to Artists 6 11.  Versatility of Etching 7 12.  Etching compared to other Styles of Engraving 7 13.  Etching as a Reproductive Art 7   CHAPTER II. TOOLS AND MATERIALS.—PREPARING THE PLATE.—DRAWING ON THE
PLATE WITH THE NEEDLE.   14.  Method of using this Manual 9   A. Tools and Materials. 15.  List of Tools and Materials needed 9 16.  Quality and Condition of Tools and Materials 10   B. Preparing the Plate. 17.  Laying the Ground, or Varnishing 12 18.  Smoking