DIANNE LONGLEY
Photopolymer Printmaking.
Drawings to print.
23 - 24 November 2024
 

Photopolymer Printmaking - Drawings to print, single or multiple plates

Using drawings on double matte drafting film you will create an A5 photopolymer plate/s.

You can use pencil to do a drawing on the drafting film, or fine tipped pens, ones that are pigment based and after testing do not smudge on the film. The film is placed on the surface of the plate, face down and exposed to UV light. The lines wash away in tap water. The plate is dried, and hardened, then it is ready to print.

If you want, you may make 2-3 plates, to print in register. This will be demonstrated, but if you are beginning in photopolymer printmaking single plate printmaking will be a great start.

A range of inking and printing variations will be demonstrated including intaglio with transparent relief colour, and à la poupée colour inking. You will also be shown how to register multiple plates on the press and print in register. 

We will work with an A5 plate/s, 21 x 15 cms. Bring drawings and visual resources to the workshops. You will draw the images onto double matte drafting film. No need to reverse the image. We will expose the drawings onto Printight KM73 photopolymer plates.

This workshop will suit beginners to more advanced printmakers.

Participants to bring if possible:

Pencils range HB-6B, pigment felt tipped pens (Posca pens are opaque), technical pens, visual resources (your drawings, photographs for inspiration).

Wear an apron.

Cost $420. including lunch, morning and afternoon tea.
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