Hand-finishing

Hand-finishing

Hand-finishing refers to the manual process of adding finishing touches or details to a print or piece of artwork after the primary creation process.

This can include techniques like painting, drawing, or adding texture. Hand-finishing is often used to make each piece in an edition unique, adding a personal touch from the artist and increasing the artwork's value. The additional work put into hand-finishing can make each piece a semi-original, blending the boundaries between original works and reproductions.


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