In this tutorial, we'll dive into the innovative world of printmaking as we experiment with advanced techniques to achieve captivating depth and nuanced tonal values.
Join me as we blend the elegance of collography with the spontaneity of monoprinting, enhanced by a unique secondary printing method to create lighter tones. This video is a treasure trove for both beginners and seasoned artists alike.
MATERIALS
300 gsm watercolour paper - https://amzn.to/4b6X5xB
Black akua ink - https://amzn.to/49KQS9w
Brayer Roller - https://amzn.to/3U8oWq7
Collagraph Plates made from my previous videos, eg:
https://youtu.be/SP51aeC_SH0?si=nA19kzgMXX-AHoq0
Yupo paper - https://amzn.to/3Qc5ac4
Dura Lar for monoprinting - https://amzn.to/3xThfwp
Dura Bar - for making stencils - https://amzn.to/49LjeAg.
Video example:
https://youtu.be/qoKoJm2E840?si=H7FAsAir9Nxv9nH3
Polymetaal H-35 table top press - https://handprinted.co.uk/products/polymetaal-etching-press-hs-35
Caran D'Ache NeoColor II" Water Soluble Crayon Black - https://amzn.to/3xI4xAS
Scrim - https://handprinted.co.uk/collections/sundries/products/scrim-1-2m
Newsprint - https://amzn.to/3W9W3N4
Golden Acrylic Paints:Zinc White - https://amzn.to/3JqVDdF
Nickel Azo Gold - https://amzn.to/4450QRT
Benzimidazolone Yellow Medium - https://amzn.to/3Jt1IpN
Green Gold - https://amzn.to/3UsDYaD
Phthalocyanine Blue - https://amzn.to/4aPFKcQGelli plate by Gelli Arts - https://amzn.to/49OO2jw
TIMELINE:
0 -
2:22 Introduction
2:22 -
5:00 - Creating Yupo paper monoprints
5:00 -
7:02 - Creating matrix and Printing from the Yupo paper mono prints
7:02 -
11:10 - Creating Dura - Lar matrix
11:10 -
11:33 Printing from Dura - Lar matrix (link to video
https://youtu.be/SP51aeC_SH0?si=nA19kzgMXX-AHoq0 )
14:02 - End - Adding colour with a gelli plate
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Collagraphy is a really versatile printing process in which a textured plate is inked up and put through a press. Different textures hold varying amounts. of ink and print different tones. Anything with a low relief texture can be stuck down and used: wallpaper, leaves, fabrics, tapes and threads etc