CHAPTER II.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS.--PREPARING THE PLATE.--DRAWING ON THE PLATE WITH THE NEEDLE.

14. Method of using this Manual 9

A. _Tools and Materials._

15. List of Tools and Materials needed 9 16. Quality and Condition of Tools and Materials 10

B. _Preparing the Plate._

17. Laying the Ground, or Varnishing 12 18. Smoking 13

C. _Drawing on the Plate with the Needle._

19. The Transparent Screen 14 20. Needles or Points 14 21. Temperature of the Room 15 22. The Tracing 16 23. Reversing the Design 16 24. Use of the Mirror 17 25. Precautions to be observed while Drawing 17 26. Directions for Drawing with the Needle 17