After two weeks of waisting time, money, plates of various metals, and possibly getting intoxicated by new nitric acid baths, I think I am beginning to understand the craquele technique in etching.
Not to master it, mind you.
I believe that is practically impossible, as far as I can understand, but at least a step forward.
The evening course at Il Bisonte is giving its rewards!
Thanks to all who helped.
‘Macleod standing stone’.
Etching, softground and craquele in zinc.
400x300mm Third state, details
Nature Etchings: iain a. macleod 