Zinc plates titanium 1,1 mm thick, one side has a transparent protective foil, the other side has a white foil
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These plates are carefully checked before they are covered with a coating on both sides. The purpose of this coating is to protect the fragile surface during handling. However, we cannot guarantee a 100% scratch free surface. This is "normal" quality zinc. To improve the quality tiny amounts of titanium and copper have been added.
Zinc plates often have an "A" side and a "B" side. The "A" side is often smoother.
The "A" side is the side that will be worked on by the printmaker (the front); that is why this side is covered with a transparent light blue foil. This allows the surface to be assessed and the surface is also protected. The transparent film has no adhesive layer and is easy to remove.
The "B" side (back) is covered with a white foil, this foil is not transparent, is thicker, and has an adhesive layer. This foil is acid-resistant and can therefore remain in place during etching.
The tolerance of the cut plates dimensions is +/- 1 mm
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Detail of unpolished zinc |
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Transport:
If these plates are sent as a parcel, they need to be protected between hard board. Are the plates too big, or the parcels too heavy, then the plates should be packed on a pallet (roadfreight) or in a crate (seafreight). | |
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