Question: what tools are used for etching?
Answer: 1 Etching needles. The most common and accessible tool for drypoint etching is an etching needle. ... 
2 Roulette wheels. These wooden handled tools come in various shapes and sizes. ... 
3 Scraper. A scraper can be used to work away any marks on the plate or to smooth rough edges of the metal. ... 
4 Burnisher. ... 
5 Mezzotint rocker.