Etching is a printmaking technique that uses a corrosive liquid to etch lines in a metal printing plate which holds the applied ink and forms the image. Learn how to make your own etching with our how-to video. Created by Liverpool John Moores University Print Studio.

Discover a series of etchings in our Rembrandt in Print exhibition at the Lady Lever Art Gallery. Find out more: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/rembrandt