Great video. You covered techniques I wasn't aware of and will look at further. I started doing monotypes many years ago with printers ink. Tried acrylic paints with the same problems you mentioned. Looking forward to trying the Akua ink.
Hi Kathleen - thanks for that feedback. I do ham a lot in there, and I’m sorry if it feels too compressed. I’ll add more pauses in the future. Keep in mind that you can control the video speed on the parts you need slowed down a bit.
Loved the print as it was after the first pull actually. Have you tried this method using a gel plate at all, pulling the under layer with clear gel medium if paint has dried on the plate?
Hi Isabel! Thanks for the feedback. :) Yes, I did try the gelli plate and clear medium adherence process.... I couldn't wait to try it after seeing a demo: www.belindadelpesco.com/gelli-plate-monotype-portrait-print.html/. It's so fun!
Hi Caro - you mean hand-transferring a relief print? If so, yes, folks have been printing relief style prints with nothing but a wooden spoon for decades. It’s fun and simple: ruclips.net/video/lRy5lvrWsa0/видео.htmlsi=bwQdUVHQ5fplJQ1y Happy experimenting!
Hi Edie - yes, but only when you’ve arranged certain conditions: thin, flexible, smooth (no tooth), soaked and blotted paper, good transfer ink, and a gloss finish on your plate so the ink transfers/releases easily and adheres to the paper. DO some simple, abstract experiments to see how much ink you need to apply to your design and how much brayer pressure you’ll need against a variety of papers to note which combo works best for your ideas before you invest all sorts of time manipulating the perfect monotype image.
Omg this was super helpful!! I recently wanted to try this and I don’t have a press either but the spoon idea is actually really a good idea! I have a question when you dampen the paper you said damped and blotted, what would that mean to blot it? And does the paper need to be print making paper or can it be something else like mixed media would it still work just as fine?
Hi Evelyn, I’m glad the monotype print demo was helpful! Printmaking paper works best, and after soaking or dipping it in water, you lay the wet sheet of paper in/on a towel folded over so you can blot both sides of the paper. You shouldn’t see any shine of moisture. Smooth your hands over the towel to push it into the paper and wick up the water, leaving the paper damp but not dripping or shiny. 👍🏽
Have a look at this video which shows some soaking and blotting of prints to add more layers: ruclips.net/video/ViihrZhdxCs/видео.htmlsi=fVJTaeyxmaOOtFGy
Hi Carovision, When printing by hand (without a press), a smooth, lightweight printmaking paper like this works very well: amzn.to/4dRY5YE Happy printing!
@@SuperDupersDelight no, this method “monotype” print (mono means ONE) results in a single print. Then you clean the plate and make another design, and repeat, so you use the same plate over and over to make many different prints, each one is a singular, individual piece of original hand pulled art. It’s very fun and quite painterly.
Thank you again! You are an amazing artist and teacher!
Thanks again, Cheryl! I hope you have mind blowing printmaking adventures in the next few weeks. Strike while the iron is hot. Go gettum!
Thank you for all your helpful hints and ideas! You are a good/thorough teacher!
You are so welcome, Karen! :) happy printing!
Great video. You covered techniques I wasn't aware of and will look at further. I started doing monotypes many years ago with printers ink. Tried acrylic paints with the same problems you mentioned. Looking forward to trying the Akua ink.
I’m glad some parts of the process were new to you! And I hope your experiments are fun and fruitful! Happy printing!
Thank you Belinda!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for an excellent tutorial Belinda. You’re a brilliant teacher.
Thank you so much, Maggie! Happy printmaking!
Great demo and lovely result. Thank you!
Thank you, Craftdipper! Happy Making!
Your videos are so informative, thanks! I do have some trouble keeping up with your narrative however. Too clipped for me to take it all in
Hi Kathleen - thanks for that feedback. I do ham a lot in there, and I’m sorry if it feels too compressed. I’ll add more pauses in the future. Keep in mind that you can control the video speed on the parts you need slowed down a bit.
Wow. I'm inspired to get going. Thank you.
Hi Kathy! I hope you have a whole afternoon of colorful fun!
Loved the print as it was after the first pull actually. Have you tried this method using a gel plate at all, pulling the under layer with clear gel medium if paint has dried on the plate?
Hi Isabel! Thanks for the feedback. :) Yes, I did try the gelli plate and clear medium adherence process.... I couldn't wait to try it after seeing a demo: www.belindadelpesco.com/gelli-plate-monotype-portrait-print.html/. It's so fun!
Can’t this technique work with solid flat shape like Matisse cutouts. I don’t have a press. Wonderful demo.
Hi Caro - you mean hand-transferring a relief print? If so, yes, folks have been printing relief style prints with nothing but a wooden spoon for decades. It’s fun and simple: ruclips.net/video/lRy5lvrWsa0/видео.htmlsi=bwQdUVHQ5fplJQ1y Happy experimenting!
I've always wondered, is it not possible to use a clean brayer, instead of a baren or spoon, to transfer the image, please?
Hi Edie - yes, but only when you’ve arranged certain conditions: thin, flexible, smooth (no tooth), soaked and blotted paper, good transfer ink, and a gloss finish on your plate so the ink transfers/releases easily and adheres to the paper. DO some simple, abstract experiments to see how much ink you need to apply to your design and how much brayer pressure you’ll need against a variety of papers to note which combo works best for your ideas before you invest all sorts of time manipulating the perfect monotype image.
@@bdelpesco Thank you so much! 🤗
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Thank you, Agnes. 💜
Omg this was super helpful!! I recently wanted to try this and I don’t have a press either but the spoon idea is actually really a good idea! I have a question when you dampen the paper you said damped and blotted, what would that mean to blot it? And does the paper need to be print making paper or can it be something else like mixed media would it still work just as fine?
Hi Evelyn, I’m glad the monotype print demo was helpful! Printmaking paper works best, and after soaking or dipping it in water, you lay the wet sheet of paper in/on a towel folded over so you can blot both sides of the paper. You shouldn’t see any shine of moisture. Smooth your hands over the towel to push it into the paper and wick up the water, leaving the paper damp but not dripping or shiny. 👍🏽
Have a look at this video which shows some soaking and blotting of prints to add more layers: ruclips.net/video/ViihrZhdxCs/видео.htmlsi=fVJTaeyxmaOOtFGy
@@bdelpesco thank you so much!!
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What paper should I use to make these prints
Hi Carovision, When printing by hand (without a press), a smooth, lightweight printmaking paper like this works very well: amzn.to/4dRY5YE Happy printing!
How many prints can you make from that plate?
Hi Super, I haven’t stopped yet, and I’ve probably made at least 30 different monotypes from it so far. 👍🏽
@@bdelpesco wow. So right after that first print was done, you just applied. New sheet on top of the ink? You didn’t need to reapply?
@@SuperDupersDelight no, this method “monotype” print (mono means ONE) results in a single print. Then you clean the plate and make another design, and repeat, so you use the same plate over and over to make many different prints, each one is a singular, individual piece of original hand pulled art. It’s very fun and quite painterly.
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