Dry point printmaking is a versatile and expressive intaglio printing technique. In dry point, an image is incised into a plate using a hard-pointed needle, creating a rich, velvety line quality. The burr thrown up on either side of the incised line holds a good deal of ink, producing a characteristic soft and velvety print. Artists often use this method to create delicate lines and expressive marks in their prints. The process allows for a great deal of artistic freedom and experimentation, making it a popular choice among printmakers.

1. Plate: Begin by selecting plate, such as copper or zinc traditional or recycled material like over head projector acetate
2. Drawer your design image the same size as your plate reversing it if need
3. Incise the Image: Use a hard-pointed needle to incise the desired image onto the plate. Apply pressure to create lines with depth, which will hold the ink during the printing process.
4. Create Texture: To enhance the print with using wire brush and template to create texture and form
5. Inking: Brushing in the ink to the plate, ensuring that the incised lines are adequately filled. Before rubbing off excess ink and restarting the process with different colours, until the desired affect is reached
6. Printing: Place a dampened paper onto the inked plate, carefully run it through a printing press to transfer the image onto the paper.
7. Experiment and Refine: Embrace the artistic freedom offered by dry point printmaking, and experiment with different pressures, mark-making techniques, and inking methods to achieve the desired results.
8. Evaluate and Adjust: After each print, evaluate the results and make any necessary adjustments to the pressure, inking, or plate preparation for subsequent prints.
9. Finalize and Edition: Once satisfied with the prints, consider numbering and signing the edition to create a cohesive collection of variable edition prints.