Compare and contrast relief printing and intaglio

WeР”Р„re using a 300gsm paper stock as it needs to be strong enough to be strong when wet and not tear when embossed with the raised areas of the plate. Prepare your paper by soaking it in a tray of water. Shellac works very well at protecting and strengtheningР”Р„gain, allow your plate to dry completely (another few hours) and then you are ready for inking.

When your plate is completely dry (this usually takes a couple of hours) it is ready to be varnished. Pressing objects and fabrics into the filler will change the texture of the plate. Pressing and drawing textures in the block will create more areas for the ink to be held. The filler will create the most contrast in your print so use them creatively. Use a palette knife to spread a thin layer of paste onto the block. Threads will hold ink too РІР‚вЂњ experiment with gluey threads dropped onto the surface.Р”Р„nother way of creating a textured collagraph plate is by using filler. Use carborundum sprinkled over PVA glue to create a rough texture that holds lots of ink. Take care where you paste your glue as areas of PVA will print differently when inked up.Р”Вrizzled PVA glue creates a raised area that can be wiped clean whilst holding ink around the edges. Begin choosing and cutting down the pieces to stick on top. Start with a piece of mount board cut to size. If you would like to start with something a little quicker that does not require varnishing your plates, try our Easy Cardcut Collagrap h project featured earlier on our blog. This is our method of creating and printing collagraph plates intaglio. The collagraph plate is then varnished and can be printed intaglio or relief. Anything with a low relief texture can be stuck down and used: wallpaper, leaves, fabrics, tapes and threads etc. NovemPrinting a Linocut with a Relief Printing PressР”В¬ollagraphy is a really versatile printing process in which a textured plate is inked up and put through a press.NovemMeet the Maker: Martin Truefitt-Baker.Squeegees, Scoop Coaters and Hinge Clamps.

Compare and contrast relief printing and intaglio