Viscosity Collagraph Abstract Print - How to Correct Mistakes and a Cheat
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Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Explaining Viscosity Print process
Taking care of the darkest areas of the print design, using carborundum
Taking care of mid-tones by peeling off the first layer
Adding the pattern to the plate design
Adding raised areas and last touches to the plate design
Shellacing a collagraph plate
Inking up the first ink, sepia colour
Wiping off sepia ink
Adding the first colour - Madder Lake + Zinc White + Linseed Oil with hard roller
Adding the second colour - Madder Lake just by itself with soft roller
Wiping off the white areas
Proof Print
What went wrong - discussion on what to avoid
The Plan - ideas on how to make the second print better
Second Print
End A little cheat to save an almost great print!
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