Well, this week I can't say I'm exactly satisfied with the results of my endeavours. I'm happy I tried and tested a few things, beginning the prints I began the previous week in class.
Intaglio printing was the subject and I had created a dry-point etching on acetate. To everyone's surprise, it worked great, but let us be clear that this soft material does not allow for many reproductions. It should be used for Monotype work and testing designs. Because the Acetate is so soft, the Burr created with the dry point does not last more than 5 passes in the printing press. In light of the above, it was perfect for testing ideas.
The original scratched surface was passed and I was so surprised on how dark it was. I guess I had not cleared and wiped the ink enough. Then, we created a ghost print from the ink that was left on the plate and, obviously, the results were very pale, but surprisingly cleared. These 2 first prints I used and transformed with other mediums.
On the Ghost print I used watercolour pencils: Much better and I understand now how many Artists print and then add an aquawash of Aquarelle wash on top of the print. Interesting!
Lastly, I reworked the plate and added texture with
sandpaper around the previous etching and here are the results: Way too dark and overworked. All the delicate details got lost and the background took over the image. Nice to know that sandpaper can do such effects though...
I do like dry point allot and I'm thinking of so many ways I
can use this application (If I have access to printing presses).
We're learning and any tricks and comments are always appreciated. You can always sign in as anonymous ;)
If there are any other mediums and tricks you would like me to try - just let me know...
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