Wood engraving, ~3 hours.
Whilst reading about intaglio copperplate, I learned that book printers would often use wood engraving to print images alongside text.
I loved the idea of printing something so small, without the challenges of intaglio techniques. I bought some tools and a block of lemon-wood, and planned a design from Frank Hurley's photos on the Endurance expedition.
I realised after starting that engraving tools only come 'factory-sharp', not carving-sharp! I decided to finish anyway, so I could test the full process, but I have since bought a some sharpening stones, and am excited to see how much more detail I can achieve with my mirror-finish 'Burin' and 'Spitsticker'.