Zerography

The Zerographie (also Zerografie written; of ancient Greek κηρός KEROS "wax" and -graphy , literally "font wax" or "wax case"), even Wachsgravierung called, is a method in wax to engrave .

The procedure consists of covering a polished copper plate with a layer of wax and drawing or transferring a photograph on it. The lines are then cut out down to the plate with a graver , writings are embossed with common types and the plate is then reproduced in an electroplating bath.

Zerography was mainly used in the USA for the production of maps and plans.

See also

• Copper cut
• Copper engraving

Web links

• About a new kind of pressure called cerography. In: Polytechnisches Journal . 74, 1839, Miszelle 14, p. 159.

supporting documents

1. ↑ Zerography - entry in Duden (accessed on: September 6, 2013)