Walk with Attitude – Gelatin Monotype

Some times you just have to strut your stuff!

Bold Gelatin Monotype

• speedball inks
• index card
• unsuccessful print underneath
• flip flop sole as stamping tool
• used technique in the video below to get the figure really dark

This image is another one that I got from Francesco.  I am trying to take some shadow photos and other silhouette to create some images of my own.  I did cut some silhouettes of my nephews that are working well.

I used the second inking technique  shown in the video above.  If I don’t get a good transfer of ink the first time, or with  the pre-inking process then

1. I ink the stencil
2. Put it aside
3. Set the gelatin monotype print on the gelatin plate right side up
4. then place the stencil inside down on the print
5. cover with newsprint
6. and burnish.

The ink should be nice and wet and squishy to transfer.  You always have options.

Happy Printing!