Test printing a new collagraph plate
Test printing a new collagraph plate When I make a new plate I usually ink it up in at least 3...
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Tag: Relief printing
Inking collagraphs to enhance textures
in this post I am taking you through an experiment I did to ink the plates and make the textures look even more 3d.
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Lens paper for printmaking
This fine gossamer tissue has three excellent qualities for printmakers; it is very thin, very strong, and not expensive. In this post I want to introduce you to some of its potential for printmaking.
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Printing carborundum plates in relief and intaglio
Sometimes it is good to go back to basics to unpick just how different platemaking materials interact and behave when you ink them, so whether you are an old hand with carborundum printing or it is a new area for you I hope this will give you food for thought and something to experiment with.
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Print from a spider’s web
Look for a place where spiders like to make webs. This should be in the open, and somewhere where you can reach the web from both sides. This could be between the legs of a table, or along a fence; they like to use the uprights and cross pieces to anchor the web.
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Combining rubbings and mono prints
In this post I am going to show you a quick and effective activity to inspire you and get your...
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