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What is the process of transferring ink from a metal plate to paper called?
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Intaglio
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Intaglio is a printmaking technique in which the artist creates grooves or incisions on a metal plate, fills them with ink, and then wipes the surface clean, leaving the ink only in the grooves. When paper is pressed against the plate, the ink is transferred to the paper, creating a print.