---
product_id: 4924687
title: "Making Photogravures With Polymer Plates: A modern technique of historical photo-mechanical printing using steel-backed polymer plates, etched with ... by hand with traditional intaglio processes"
price: "S$19"
currency: SGD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 11
url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/4924687-making-photogravures-with-polymer-plates-a-modern-technique-of-historical
store_origin: SG
region: Singapore
---

# Making Photogravures With Polymer Plates: A modern technique of historical photo-mechanical printing using steel-backed polymer plates, etched with ... by hand with traditional intaglio processes

**Price:** S$19
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Making Photogravures With Polymer Plates: A modern technique of historical photo-mechanical printing using steel-backed polymer plates, etched with ... by hand with traditional intaglio processes
- **How much does it cost?** S$19 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/4924687-making-photogravures-with-polymer-plates-a-modern-technique-of-historical)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Learn photogravure with this step-by-step instruction book. It has over 250 images and 140 pages of explanations that reveal what is needed to use steel reinforced, photo sensitive polymer, to create stunning intaglio plates. Applicable for experts and beginners alike, individuals with small home-made darkrooms or large universities, the methods shown will open the possibilities of intaglio image making without the need for acids, high v.o.c. solvents, fine rosin dust, or petrochemical asphaltum. The aquatint and image are made with film positives and UV light. The plates are etched with water. Both traditional oil based inks and modern "safe" etching inks can be used to make the final print. Photogravure is a photo-mechanical process in which etching ink is pushed into the recesses of a fine matrix ("aquatint") of a printing plate. Excess ink is wiped from the surface by hand. Damp cotton paper is run through an etching press with the inked plate, where it picks up the image. The resulting print is one of the most archivally stable ways of photographic reproduction known. Included inside the book is a unique method for visually creating adjusted digital transparencies. The technique can easily be adopted for the creation of digital negatives for any of the "alternative" photographic processes that are seeing a resurgence in recent years. Practitioners of polymer photogravure are not limited to just photographs. The same plates make beautiful etchings and reproductions of hand drawn images. Many artists use hybrid drawing and photographic methods to create intricate and beautiful work with the polymer plates. The author encourages feedback about the book, and wants you to share your experience with the process.

Review: The information is great but would be a much better book if I ... - The information is great but would be a much better book if I could read the the text in the images showing the steps. So I am still somewhat lost and not much better than I was before purchasing it.
Review: Waste of money! - I was very disappointed with this book. It is excruciatingly repetitive and he misses discussion of vital information such as stochastic screens. Most of the info here is already available on the web. Don't waste your money!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Customer Reviews | 3.4 out of 5 stars 14 Reviews |

## Images

![Making Photogravures With Polymer Plates: A modern technique of historical photo-mechanical printing using steel-backed polymer plates, etched with ... by hand with traditional intaglio processes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81KmM+TrUGL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ The information is great but would be a much better book if I ...
*by J***G on March 22, 2015*

The information is great but would be a much better book if I could read the the text in the images showing the steps. So I am still somewhat lost and not much better than I was before purchasing it.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Waste of money!
*by R***7 on September 27, 2017*

I was very disappointed with this book. It is excruciatingly repetitive and he misses discussion of vital information such as stochastic screens. Most of the info here is already available on the web. Don't waste your money!

### ⭐ I would not recommend this book to anyone
*by D***Y on August 1, 2014*

This book was very poorly written. I have been a printer and work shop instructor for many years and I am always looking for new information to share with my student's. I would not recommend this book to anyone.

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/4924687-making-photogravures-with-polymer-plates-a-modern-technique-of-historical](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/4924687-making-photogravures-with-polymer-plates-a-modern-technique-of-historical)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Singapore*
*Store origin: SG*
*Last updated: 2026-09-29*