I am loving the glycerin and water bath to preserve ferns and leaves. I have realized that it is best to have mature but fresh vegetation.
I tried using a few leaves that I found on the ground and they were too far gone. The ends curled and the leaf turned hard in spots. Flexible and strong is what I like for printing on the gelatin and glycerin plate.
I am curious how long this huge leaf will last. I have had it on the workbench for 10 days now. That is much longer than if I had just pressed it in a book.
I am still pleased with how the Versatex screen printing inks are rolling up and printing on the gelatin plate.
If you would like to explore gelatin printing on fabric check out the online Monoprinting Fabric – self study.
I am really impressed with the detail of the leaf prints. I can hardly wait ’til next fall to try it.
I am enrolled in your class starting in January…but can’t order the versatex inks till spring(they get damaged by freezing)…what would be the next best ones to try?…I am hoping my city art store might have them…
I have the speedball inks you used for paper and also a few of the Daniel Smith ones