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equipment 
Collective term for the materials, instruments and tools used for engraving and printing.
dabber
Instrument made up of a handle placed in a cotton wad and wrapped in silk; it is used to spread varnish on the plate.
hand vise
Instrument used to hold and handle the plate while smoking it.
smoking-apparatus
Instrument used to blacken the varnish and the plate with smoke; this makes the figure more visible during the engraving process.
smoking candle
Wax-covered wick used to blacken the plate with smoke.
tarlatan
Muslin used to wipe excess ink from the surface of the plate.
oilstone
Stone used to sharpen tools.
varnish-roller
Instrument used to spread varnish on the surface and prevent ink from adhering to it; it ensures that only the figure is inked.
