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