Sprocket as a printmaking tool – monotypes

Use gentle pressure to lift off ink with this found object toolUse gentle pressure to lift off ink with this found object tool

You need to be gentle with metal  tools when you use them with gelatin plate. Metal could easily pierce or cut the gelatin plate.

I like how I can lightly run the sprocket over the inked area of the plate and then print of the sprocket on a clean area of the gelatin plate.

Work into ink with metal sprocket - Linda Germain

Line element can be:

  • bold
  • chaos
  • meandering
  • directive

If you would like to explore making monotypes on the glycerin and gelatin plate join the next session of Make Monotypes, the online printmaking course. Read about the details of the class. Class starts soon.