Engraving is the process of creating a design or image by carving or etching into a hard surface, such as metal, wood, or stone.

A burin is a small, sharp tool with a square or lozenge-shaped cross-section, used for engraving.

Printing is the process of transferring an inked design from an engraving plate to paper.

Line engraving is a type of engraving that involves cutting grooves into a metal plate with a burin, creating a design or image composed of lines.

Drypoint is the process of creating a design or image by scratching or scraping the surface of a metal plate with a sharp tool, creating a burr that holds ink.

Etching is a type of engraving that involves creating a design or image by etching a metal plate with acid, creating recessed areas that hold ink.

Aquatint is the process of creating a design or image by sprinkling powdered resin on a heated metal plate and then etching the plate with acid, creating a textured surface that holds ink.

Scraper engraving is a type of engraving that involves creating a design or image by scraping away the surface of a metal plate with a sharp tool, creating a rough texture that holds ink.

Repoussé is the process of creating a design or image by hammering a metal plate with a punch or chisel from the back, creating a raised design.

Chasing is a type of engraving that involves creating a design or image by chasing or carving the surface of a metal plate with a sharp tool, creating a recessed design.

Woodcut is the process of creating a design or image by cutting grooves into a woodblock and then printing the design onto paper.

Linocut is a type of engraving that involves cutting grooves into a linoleum block and then printing the design onto paper.

Stone engraving is the process of creating a design or image by cutting grooves into a stone block and then printing the design onto paper.

Lithography is a type of engraving that involves creating a design or image by transferring an inked design from a stone plate to paper.

Serigraphy is the process of creating a design or image by transferring an inked design from a silk screen to paper.