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Drypoint and the Monoprint: a Printmaking Workshop for Beginners

Submitted by sodafox on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 17:25

Drypoint Prints:

Traditionally made by scribing lines into a metal plate such as copper with a hard metal or diamond point tool, drypoint prints are now also made by drawing on plastic plates with less expensive tools, and printed with non toxic, water 'clean-up' inks.

MAKING MONOTYPES: Printmaking Workshop for Beginners

Submitted by sodafox on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 15:34
Waterfront Printers

A monotype

is a unique printed image created by the transfer of hand-applied ink from a plate to paper. Aimed at those with little or no experience, but suitable for any level in printmaking, this one-day workshop will introduce you to basic monotype techniques such as mixing inks, applying ink to the monotype plate, using additive and subtractive techniques, stencils and templates, opaque colour and transparent glazes.

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