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 39
29 WOOD ENGRAVING. of a printing press, which will if properly done repro- duce the picture. ENGRAVING. Fig. 33. … The drawing. being prepared on the block, the next thing to be observed, is the mode of sitting at the table and holding the work. The block should rest upon the pad, at such an elevation as to allow the learner to sit erect while at work. Hold the block, not too tightly, with the thumb and…
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