Description
E. C. Lyons Mezzotint Rocker x85LPI is a fine grain rocker featuring 85 lines per inch. This rocker is made from high quality carbon tool steel and has a stained birch handle.
This tool is used in intaglio printing to add tonal depth to your mezzotint prints. This rocker has been designed for use on zinc and copper plates.
To use the rocker, work the cutting face against your surface in a rocking motion. This creates small burrs which trap ink onto the plate, adding tonality to your etched plate.
The tonality produced by the rocker is determined by the number of lines per inch. The more lines, the darker the tone. We offer a range of E. C. Lyons’ world renowned rockers in screen sizes from Medium (65 lines per inch) to Very Fine (100 lines per inch).
Cutting Edge Width: 38mm (1.5”)
Lines Per Inch: 85 (Fine Grain)
Total Length: 17.8cm (7”)
