Doug Forsythe Gallery Techniques

Collagraphs | Etching | Engraving | Woodcut | Computer Rendering

Inking A Collagraph Plate

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#1- First color is applied to the plate with an inking dabber #2- Other colors are added in a similar fashion and un wanted color is removed by wiping the plate with a clean cloth. #3 Various areas of the plate are highlighted with a brush #4 Adding a wash of color to give the print a water-color effect #5- Mixing color on a glass slab

Printing A Collagraph Plate

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#6- The rag paper is prepared for printing by soaking with a sponge dampened with water. #7- Excess water is removed with a dry cloth. #8- The inked plate is carefully positioned on the etching press bed. #9- The dampened rag paper is carefully placed on the inked plate. #10-A thick piece of felt is placed on the paper that covers the inked plate. #11-After the plate-paper-felt sandwich are passed through the etching press the finished print is removed from the plate.

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