Mixed Printmaking - Collagraph under Drypoint (plexiglass) for full-color prints

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This video is an intermediate to advanced demonstration of two printmaking methods used on the same print; a plexiglass drypoint (intaglio method) printed on top of a mat board collagraph (relief method). (You can get the supply lists for the mat board collagraph here: bit.ly/Collagra...)
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Here is a video showing the basics on how to make a collagraph plate from mat board:
• How to Make a Collagra...
Here is a video showing the basics on how to make a drypoint engraving from plexiglass:
• Printmaking Tutorial D...
Materials:
Making the Plates
For the Collagraph:
Matboard
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X-Acto knife
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Liquitex Gloss Medium & Varnish
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For the Drypoint on Plexi:
Piece of plexiglass
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Twisted Scribe (or Whistler's Needle)
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Cork Handled Etching Needle/Scribe
(this one was used in the video)
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Carbide Point Etching Needle/Scribe
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Inking & Wiping & Printing
Akua Ink starter set
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Akua MagMix (modifier to thicken the ink)
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Akua Transparent Base
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storage jars for leftover ink
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BFK Rives light weight paper
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a tub of clean, cool water and some
towels to soak and blot the paper
Bristle paint brushes
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Bondo Scrapers (for applying & removing ink)
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tarlatan for wiping ink from the plate
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rubber gloves
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apron
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Baren (or use a wooden or a metal spoon to hand print)
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The mini brayers and the etching press...
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