Paper: Chart of Printmaking Papers
A pdf is available for download here. An excel spreadsheet is available for download here.
Paper: Qualities, Recommendations and Vendors
Much of this information was compiled and written by Alison Filley in 2019 for the University of Iowa 2021 updates by Alison Filley and Michelle Rozic To learn more about Alison Filley, click here A pdf is available for download here. So, you want to order printmaking paper… There are a few things to consider [...]
Setting Up a Home Printmaking Studio
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Printing Without a Press: Press Options
A pdf is available for download here. Akua Pin Press Akua pin press High cost option, around $250 new. This press is essentially a small diameter etching press printing drum, with pressure applied manually, by hand, rather than mechanically, by press. The commercially produced pin press is a 20 inch wide, flat surfaced [...]
Intaglio – Dry Point: Overview & History
If you are reading on a mobile device, click here to open the google slide presentation. A pdf of the Intaglio – Drypoint: Overview and Getting Started text can be downloaded here. OVERVIEW Intaglio is a printing process where a printing matrix is incised with marks, ink is forced into those marks and then the [...]
Intaglio – Dry Point: Getting Started
A pdf of the Intaglio – Drypoint: Overview and Getting Started text can be downloaded here. SUPPLIES Printing paper Printing plate/s (PETG or Tetra Pak recommended) Transfer paper and dull HB graphite pencil (if transferring a guide image) Needle tool, twisted scribe, compass point or sharp sewing needle If creating aquatint effects, sand paper or [...]
Intaglio – Dry Point: Tutorial Videos
This YouTube playlist has step-by-step videos showing how to create drypoint on both Tetra Pak and PETG plates. This series is tailored towards printing in a home printing studio with minimal supplies. Please click General Printmaking Info to learn about tearing paper, soaking paper, and drying prints. A pdf is available for download here with [...]
Monotype: Overview & History
A pdf of the Monotype: Overview and the Monotype: Getting Started text can be downloaded here. If you are reading on a mobile device, click here to open the google slide presentation. Overview Monotypes are unique, painterly prints. Pigment is applied by drawing or painting on a smooth, unabsorbent matrix, or printing plate, such [...]
Monotype: Getting Started
A pdf of the Monotype: Overview and the Monotype: Getting Started text can be downloaded here. SUPPLIES Printing paper Printing plate/s Stencil material/s Ink Newsprint X-acto knife and cutting mat or scissors Ruler HB graphite pencil Smooth, non-absorbent surface to mix and roll ink Brayer/s (speedball soft rubber brayers are an economical brayer) Palette knife [...]