B.I.G. Etching Ground - Red Engraving Tool Friday 9th October 2026

Friday 9th October 2026

For stiffening and adding depth to Akua Intaglio Inks

Burnt Plate Oil #2 has a higher tack and is the primary oil binder for Gamblin Etching Inks

1oz Akua Blending Medium (Use with both the Intaglio Inks and the Liquid Pigment

5mm wide blade

B.I.G. Etching Ground - Red Engraving Tool Friday 9th October 2026Baldwin's Ink Ground (aka B. I. G.) is a non toxic alternative to traditional etching grounds. This ground is extremely versatile and can be used when experimenting with a range of techniques such as soft and hard ground, photo etching, marbling, relief etching, sandpaper aquatints and coffee lift. Created by Andrew Baldwin of the Trefeglwys Printmakers Studio, this ground is made by a printmaker for printmakers. The red and black grounds both work in