Definitions Drypoint A technique in which the artist scratches or carves an image into a metal plate. Ink is then pushed into the crevices in the plate, excess ink wiped away, and the plate is run through an etching press.   Edition A series of identical print impressions, each consecutively numbered, and signed by the artist. An edition of 25, for example, contains 25 identical prints.   Embossing A process used to create a raised surface in a print.   Encaustic A paint made by mixing pigments, or oil paint, with melted bees wax. The resulting surface can be slightly translucent, or totally opaque depending on the percentages of each ingredient.   Etching A printing technique where-by marks on a plate are chemically etched into the surface. An acid resistant ground is used to cover the metal printing plate. Wherever the artist removes the ground on the surface of the plate the acid will etch the metal. Ink is then rolled onto the entire plate. After the surface of the plate is rubbed clean leaving the ink in the etched areas, a piece of dampened paper is placed over the inked plate and run through a press causing the ink in the etched areas to be pressed onto the sheet of paper.