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ˈdraɪˌpɔɪntdry·point

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  1. drypointnoun

    A technique of intaglio printmaking in which an image is incised into a plate by scratching the surface with a hard, sharp metal (or diamond) point.

  2. drypointnoun

    A print made using this technique.

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  1. Drypoint

    Drypoint is a printmaking technique of the intaglio family, in which an image is incised into a plate with a hard-pointed "needle" of sharp metal or diamond point. Traditionally the plate was copper, but now acetate, zinc, or plexiglas are also commonly used. Like etching, drypoint is easier for an artist trained in drawing to master than engraving, as the technique of using the needle is closer to using a pencil than the engraver's burin.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of drypoint in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of drypoint in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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