I think you would get a lot of good experience inking, wiping & printing. There are some similarities in terms of plate making in that you are doing a double exposure method with and aquatint screen, though obviously lots of other differences in making copper vs polymer.
On Aug 18, 2009, at 7:53:47 PM, "Martin Salowey" <martworld.is@verizon.net> wrote:
2. Mark, I have considered starting out with Polymer Plate Photogravure but thought it might be a distraction from the ultimate goal of copperplate. Upon reconsidering would the skills required in positive making and inking offer beneficial experiences to working with copperplate at some point? I would imagine so but some input would be valuable for me.