Lawrence : Whiting Powder : 500g

Lawrence Whiting Powder Is A Neutral Calcium Carbonate Ground To A Fine Powder. This Is An Ingredient In Gesso And Traditional Paints Such As Distemper, And Often Used As A Substitute To Pounce Powder. This Recipe Is Recommended To Make Your Own Gesso: (25% Whiting, 25% Rabbit Skin Glue, And 50% Water). In Intaglio Printmaking Whiting Powder Has Several Applications Including Plate Wiping And Plate Degreasing. Mixed To A Gloopy Paste On The Plate With Ammonia Or White Vinegar, It Is Ever So Slightly Abrasive And Will Remove Dirt And Greasy Finger Marks Prior To Applying Acid-resistant Grounds And Stop-outs. In Hand Wiping, Like French Chalk, A Tiny Amount On Your Palm, Excess Removed, Will Aid With The Final Hand Wiping Of Your Plate, Bringing Up The Highlights.