How to Make Stencils for Collagraphs
Explore the art of creating and utilizing stencils for collagraph printing in this 38-minute video tutorial. Discover various materials for stencil-making, including Mylo, printing paper, and Dura-lar, while learning creative approaches to use and reuse stencils and their by-products. Master techniques for working with positive and negative spaces, incorporating oil-paper stencils, and experimenting with patterns to add texture and depth to your artwork. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates protecting borders with frisket tape, creating two-tonal stencils on gelli plates, mono printing with a press, and utilizing stencil by-products for layered effects. Gain valuable insights into materials such as Akua inks, sunflower oil, and various papers, as well as tools like rollers, palette knives, and a tabletop etching press to enhance your collagraph printing skills.