Can tints of a color be used when engraving? Since engraving is created with copper plates and is not offset there is no way to tint or gradate a color within the same plate. Effects such as cross hatching and patterns can be used to visually make colors look lighter. Sheila Donnelly2008-07-22T16:15:26+00:00Categories: Engraving, Printing, Specialty Techniques| Related Posts