Taking care of the darkest areas of the print design, using carborundum
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Taking care of mid-tones by peeling off the first layer
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Adding the pattern to the plate design
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Adding raised areas and last touches to the plate design
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Shellacing a collagraph plate
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Inking up the first ink, sepia colour
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Wiping off sepia ink
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Adding the first colour - Madder Lake + Zinc White + Linseed Oil with hard roller
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Adding the second colour - Madder Lake just by itself with soft roller
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Wiping off the white areas
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Proof Print
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What went wrong - discussion on what to avoid
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The Plan - ideas on how to make the second print better
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Second Print
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End A little cheat to save an almost great print!
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Learn the intricate process of creating a viscosity collagraph abstract print in this detailed 54-minute tutorial. Explore the technique of using inks with different viscosities to produce a range of tones and shades. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates how to prepare the plate, apply carborundum for dark areas, create mid-tones, and add patterns and raised areas. Observe the inking process using sepia, Madder Lake, and Zinc White, and learn how to properly wipe and roll the inks. Discover common mistakes to avoid and gain valuable insights on how to rescue a print when things don't go as planned. By the end of this comprehensive guide, master the art of viscosity printing and learn a clever trick to salvage an almost perfect print.
Viscosity Collagraph Abstract Print - How to Correct Mistakes and a Cheat