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== Coated papers ==
== Coated papers ==
[[File:engravePaper1.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Engraved kraft cardstock]]
[[File:engravePaper2.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Engraved clay coated lithograph paper]]
Some art papers are coated with clay to make a smooth surface. These etch extremely well in regular mode to produce a "debossed" look. Use rubber stamp mode to reverse positive space to negative space (the entire field is etched except where objects are filled black). Experiment to find the lowest power and highest speed necessary to engrave to the depth you wish without discoloring the material.
Some art papers are coated with clay to make a smooth surface. These etch extremely well in regular mode to produce a "debossed" look. Use rubber stamp mode to reverse positive space to negative space (the entire field is etched except where objects are filled black). Experiment to find the lowest power and highest speed necessary to engrave to the depth you wish without discoloring the material.
Some inexpensive cover and card stock is coated or died in such a manner that it is a different color immediately below the surface. Give it a shot with some of the black cover stock Andy left in the bottom drawer of the cabinet next to the engraver.
Some inexpensive cover and card stock is coated or died in such a manner that it is a different color immediately below the surface. Give it a shot with some of the black cover stock Andy left in the bottom drawer of the cabinet next to the engraver.
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