Creating a Mezzotint Print Using Carborundum Gel - Tutorial

Learn how to create mezzotint prints using a simplified technique in this 31-minute art tutorial. Master the process of preparing plates, drawing with chinagraph pencil, and working with Akua platemaking carborundum gel to achieve both black and white and color prints. Follow along with detailed demonstrations of plate preparation, inking techniques, paper handling, and proof printing. Discover how to add intricate details using candle wax, create multicolor prints with proper registration, and work with Dura-Lar for backgrounds. Gain comprehensive knowledge of essential printmaking materials and tools, including screenprinting mesh, etching inks, brayer rollers, and printing press usage, while exploring this accessible approach to the traditional mezzotint technique.