(we'll have black, blue and brown available)...
Here the plate is covered with ink.
The rubber spatula makes it easier to spread ink
in to all the cracks and crevices of the plate.
Now, I begin to wipe the plate.
I start by scraping the top layer of ink from the plate
with a piece of mat board. This removes most of the excess ink.
Using my template, I place the plate on to the press bed.
Now, using a bent playing card to keep my inky fingers from
leaving finger maks all over my paper,
I remove the soaked paper and let it drip...
...and then I blot the paper dry.
After passing through the press,
you can see the embossing of the plate
on the back side of the paper.
Peal the the paper back from the plate
and, voila!
A Collagraph Print
These inks take a good deal of time to dry
so I like to give the print a week or so before
handling or framing. After that I've
an archival print that should last well beyond
my great grandchildren's lifetime.
3 comments:
I just stumbled across your blog...and found that you have posted one of the best "Collagraph" printmaking posts I have ever seen.
This self portrait is great. Thanks Jo
i agree with Jo.
I am an educator and this has been very helpful in showing students the process. your side view of the plate depths are the best.
Thanks!
Erin
Thanks for the tutorial
I am a printmaker also and it appears we share similar methods of making a collagraph. I am giving an adult workshop this weekend in the collagraph process so will mention your blog as a another good resource as you have visual step by step which is most helpful.
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