Kitchen Lithography: a Failed Attempt
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- Опубликовано: 17 июл 2022
- Scrolling through Pinterest (yes, I joined Pinterest too, find me there checking the link below), I discovered this technique called "Kitchen Lithography", created by Émilie Aizier over 10 years ago (video here: • Lithographie maison - ... ).
How could I not give it a try? I love printmaking, and living in a small town I have no access to a good equipped studio.
Well, as you can see, it didn't go well... this was my third attempt. I'm taking a few days off and checking other videos for troubleshooting, then I'll try again.
Follow me through the journey!
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I have been struggling as well. trial and error, and all the videos, make it look so easy. Thanx for sharing a painful error. Hint that did work: spray the plexi surface with water before putting the aluminum foil down, it helps to secure it in place.
Thank you for the hint. I'm still watching videos and they all add confusion as to how should I do 😰 some use cola, others white vinegar... I'll try again, but not soon I guess 🙄
Thank you for the hint, I'll make sure to use it next time. I'm still watching videos, they all do it slightly differently, adding confusion as to how should I do 😰 some use cola, others white vinegar... You're right, it's a lot of trial and error, I'll make it through eventually.
It was happening to me as well until I discovered that it’s better to skip the oil buff and just clean the cola with water. Oil all over is attracting the ink, so I see no point on using it.
Thank you for the insight. I must try again soon. I was successful at kitchen lithography only once, and I forgot to film the process, obviously... 🤦🏻♀️
I didn’t see you wipe the plate with water before inking… maybe you did and just didn’t film it, but that is imperative in the process as the water repels the ink in the places that you don’t want it. Also this may happen if it is slightly too dry after wiping. You can fix it by re-wetting the plate and doing a few quick back and forth rolls with your brayer (i believe they are called snap rolls) which lays down and also pulls up ink from the areas that should be oleophobic.
I think you might be right, perhaps I forgot to wipe the plate with water. Perhaps the pencil isn't oily/greasy enough, and it doesn't repel water properly.
@@lalessia it’s all in trying- trust me I’m still learning the process and have had minimal success. But I forge on. Happy printing!
@@alexgarces4068 thanks for the tips. Happy printing to you, too!
Shiny side should be up,add water layer before inking, and touching foil with the fingers doesn’t help secure the foil to plexiglass or glass beforehand so you can keep painting area clean
Thanks for all the tips. I'm a littlr busy with linoprinting atm, but will try again kitchen litho using your suggestions.
Oh no 🙈
It's not easy, I tried again a few times and I was able to get a good print only once (obviously, I didn't record it 🙄). Now I can "etch" the foil, but when it comes to print I can't get a good image 😞