A technical dictionary of printmaking, André Béguin.
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Diamond
Diamond tips (and more often ruby or saphire tips, which are less expensive) are used to trace very fine lines directly on metal plates or on a ground. Such tips may be used to produce light grays made of crossed lines. Diamond tips are also used for technical engraving on steel or other metals but in this case they are found on a pantograph*.
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