CHAPTER IX.
THE PRACTICE OF WOOD ENGRAVING.

Erroneous opinions about cross-hatching—the choice and preparation of the wood—mode of inserting a plug—magnifying glasses and engraver’s lamp—different kinds of tools—cutting tints—engraving in outline—cuts representing colour and texture—maps engraved on wood—the advantages of lowering a block previous to engraving the subject—chiaro-scuro engraving on wood, and printing in colours from wood-blocks—metallic relief engraving, by blake, bewick, branston, and lizars—mr. c. hancock’s patent—mr. woone’s patent—casts from wood-cuts—printing wood-cuts—conclusion.