Printmaking by Christine Medley

Author:Christine Medley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 2020-07-14T16:00:00+00:00

•An “image transfer process” uses pages from a magazine.

•Layering prints on top of each other and using the plate as a stamp is another process.

If you want to learn more techniques, there are many online informative and inspirational tutorials.

Ink and Paint for Gel Plates

My preference is using ink over acrylic paint. Acrylic paint is fine, but you have to work quickly because it can dry on the plate. You can add a modifier to slow down the drying time. Inks like Speedball relief with a modifier will give you more time to create. For these projects, I used Charbonnel Aqua Wash because it stays active on the plate and inking surfaces for a few hours.

Subtractive Process

•Use a brayer to evenly cover the plate with ink of one or more colors.

•Press textured items like fabric, leaves, netting, paper, twine, etc., and pull off. Impressions of the items will remain on the plate.

•Place your paper over the plate and rub firmly and evenly over the back of the paper. Peel off your print and reveal the magical result! It is that easy.

Cleaning Up

Clean the plate with baby wipes to change colors or imagery between prints. To completely wash, use baby oil or vegetable oil. Use mild soap and water to remove oil residue. If you have handmade plates, be sure to use cold water so you do not melt them.

Store plates between acetate sheets to protect the surface from dust. Keep the gel plates flat and realize that they will acquire indentations of anything placed on top or underneath.

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