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Making simple grounds for silverpoint drawing

By Anita Chowdry

Type
Article
Level
Intermediate
Price
Free
Published
2012
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Anita Chowdry presents three approaches for preparing silverpoint surfaces: ready-made Roberson ground, homemade zinc white and gum Arabic formula, and application methods using careful brush strokes on dampened paper.