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Making Collagraph Prints with Plywood Coasters

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Overview

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Discover the art of creating collagraph prints using plywood coasters in this 31-minute tutorial video. Learn various techniques including chine-collé, working with crackle paste, and applying heavy body matte medium to create texture. Explore the use of materials such as gloss medium, micaceous iron oxide, and aluminum foil to add depth and detail to your prints. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates the entire process from plate preparation to inking, wiping, and printing. Gain insights into troubleshooting and enhancing your prints with new chine-collé possibilities. Perfect for printmaking enthusiasts looking to expand their skills with readily available materials.

Syllabus

Introduction
Introducing chine colles
Introducing plywood plates
Crackle paste
Working on the tree with heavy body matt medium
Preparing chine colle
Adding detail with micacious iron oxide
Adding gloss medium
Inking up/wiping/adding chine colle
Printing proof
Fixing the bark with aluminium foil
New chine colle possibilities
New print

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