Practical instruction in the art of wood engraving : for persons wishing to learn the art without an instructor : containing a description of tools and apparatus used, and explaining the manner of engraving various classes of work : also, a history of the art, from its origin to the present time (1876)
Emerson, William A. (William Andrew), 1851- · East Douglas [Mass.] : C.J. Batcheller · leaf 46
even, being careful not to make the lines too thin by re- moving too much ; where the lines are too thin they cannot be remedied, and should be let alone. By using different sized tint tools, a variety of tints may be cut; also, with the same tool, more surface of line may be. left and thus a… … Graduated Tint.
Wood-engraving
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