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Drypoint & Monoprint

8/10/2013

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 The use of plastic plates  for Drypoint and Monoprint combinations, as demonstrated here, shows how much easier it is to create & line up your two images.
Firstly I incised the Bower Bird  plate making several proofs along the way to see how the contrasts and line were going to print. It did help to rub a bit of scrap ink into the dry point lines and work over white paper to see the image too. When I was sure of the detail, I then placed my second brown/red ink rolled mono plastic plate over the top of my ink residue drypoint plate of the bird. A light box would be wonderful here but I held it up to the light to see the  image underneath. I then used a cotton bud to rub out the silhouette of my bird, egg etc.
With a soft cloth and cotton buds I removed the ink within the outline to highlight the main features or make  it lighter to create contrast.
I printed the mono print background colour plate first and at this stage I placed an actual feather down.
Over the resulting mono print colour print, feather removed and  while still damp, I placed the inked up Bower Bird Drypoint plate and ran it through the press.
This is one of the first prints. I feel I needed to lighten the birds legs & feet but I was pleased with my initial combination print.
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Stephen
10/21/2013 01:10:06 pm

Hi Val,
Lovely image!

As a beginner in creating drypoint mono prints, I am curious how you place the drypoint plate for the second pressing. Is the paper face up or the drypoint plate?

stephen

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Val McCann
10/21/2013 03:14:49 pm

Hi Stephen great to get your positive feedback on my print. For the second pressing ... The Drypoint onto the monoprint, I place the monoprint face up on the press and the inked Drypoint plastic sheet on top. I put a piece of protective paper over then the blankets and roll the press. Having the images line up is the tricky part. You have to think in reverse but the transparency of the plate is a bonus.
I hope that helps. The printmaking process is addictive and fascinating. Happy printing!

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Jude
6/4/2022 02:28:20 am

I’m an amateur artist, I currently use a table top mangle for printing.
I would be interested in knowing what type and size tabletop press you use as am looking to buy one. 😁

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    My name is Val McCann and I am a printmaker and I would like to share some of the work I am developing in this blog. I would love your feedback, advice & contributions. I conduct workshops on printmaking with my portable press.

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