15. For an intaglio print use the natural bristle brush very gently or use a cellulose sponge. After washing the plate for 30 seconds place the plate on a towel and examine the depth of the wash-out. For an intaglio print an interrupted wash-out is needed. This may be enough wash-out.

16.Printight, Nyloprint, Miraclon and some other brands of photopolymer plate require a softer brush or paint pad for the wash-out than the natural bristle brush used on Torelief plates.

17. After the required wash-out is achieved, wipe the plate surface with a relatively dry sponge to remove any excess moisture from the surface of the plate.

18. Dry the surface of the plate with a fan heater or hair dryer for 5 minutes on a warm setting.

19. Post expose the plate for the same time as the first exposure or until there are no sticky wash-out areas.

20. Bevel the edge of an intaglio plate holding a design knife at 45 degrees and cutting through the polymer. If the edge needs evening up a fine file can be used.

21. For an intaglio print, ink the plate using intaglio ink mixed with Easy Wipe compound. Then wipe the plate using tarlatan and phonebook paper.

22. Print through an etching press on lightly dampened paper with slightly less pressure than for printing metal plates.