Phaethon Intaglio ? Intaglio is a family of printmaking techniques like etching, copper engraving, and mezzotint. Intaglio can use both, etching with acid or drawing with sharp tools (needles or engraving tools). Intaglio is a positive technique which means that recessed areas below the surface of the plate will carry the ink. Nowadays, artists are really creative. They can use other materials like plastic, polyester, cardboard, or even linoleum. ea IV Print size: 21 x 16 cm 2012 Phaethon Intaglio ? Intaglio is a family of printmaking techniques like etching, copper engraving, and mezzotint. Intaglio can use both, etching with acid or drawing with sharp tools (needles or engraving tools). Intaglio is a positive technique which means that recessed areas below the surface of the plate will carry the ink. Nowadays, artists are really creative. They can use other materials like plastic, polyester, cardboard, or even linoleum. ea II Print size: 21 x 16 cm 2012