My printing workshop ・Insights and processes
CHINE COLLÉ
Chine Collé is a printing technique in which a very thin, usually differently colored tissue paper is glued between the printing plate and the printing paper. This creates fine details,...
CHINE COLLÉ
Chine Collé is a printing technique in which a very thin, usually differently colored tissue paper is glued between the printing plate and the printing paper. This creates fine details,...
Reservage - Sugar Lift (gravure)
Is a “blasting technique” with which one can create surfaces, backgrounds but also a brushstroke-like structure for an etching. After the drawing or background area has been applied to the...
Reservage - Sugar Lift (gravure)
Is a “blasting technique” with which one can create surfaces, backgrounds but also a brushstroke-like structure for an etching. After the drawing or background area has been applied to the...
monotype (relief printing)
A monotype print, also called a monoprint, is a special printing technique in which only a single print can be made from a plate. In contrast to other printing processes...
monotype (relief printing)
A monotype print, also called a monoprint, is a special printing technique in which only a single print can be made from a plate. In contrast to other printing processes...
Aquatint etching (intaglio)
Etching - several light/dark gradations The starting material for an aquatint etching is a metal plate, usually made of zinc or copper. This plate is degreased, coated with powdered resin...
Aquatint etching (intaglio)
Etching - several light/dark gradations The starting material for an aquatint etching is a metal plate, usually made of zinc or copper. This plate is degreased, coated with powdered resin...
Mixed media print
The mix of different printing techniques creates contrasting effects, e.g. by combining the fine lines of an etching with the contours of a blind embossing (intaglio + relief printing). To...
Mixed media print
The mix of different printing techniques creates contrasting effects, e.g. by combining the fine lines of an etching with the contours of a blind embossing (intaglio + relief printing). To...
Printing technique VERNIS MOU (gravure printing)
A vernis mou etching is also known as a soft ground etching. To do this, I apply a wafer-thin wax-soft acid protectant to the heated printing plate (usually zinc). I...
Printing technique VERNIS MOU (gravure printing)
A vernis mou etching is also known as a soft ground etching. To do this, I apply a wafer-thin wax-soft acid protectant to the heated printing plate (usually zinc). I...