[Jewelry making - Article 01083] - Re: [Orchid] Rolling printing plates

[Beth Wicker]

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    I trained as a printmaker way back when, and plates in the 20th
    century for etching were mostly zinc. They would be mounted on the
    wood blocks for stability. Copper would be used sometimes for
    engraving plates. The copper is obviously going to be softer than
    the zinc. I don't remember, if I ever knew, what they used to adhere
    them to the blocks. 

    I have been meaning to try running some of my etched plates through
    a printing press with silver sheet instead of paper, but haven't done
    that yet. 

    I have not tried them with a rolling mill. 

    Zinc is a pretty durable metal, so I would guess it would hold up
    fairly well. 

    Someone with more metals knowledge would have to tell you how they
    will affect the rollers of the rolling mill - not sure which is
    harder. 

    Good luck and please report back on how it works for you! 

Beth in SC
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