5 helpful printmaking posts

I wanted to share a few posts that I think will help your gelatin printmaking process.

1. Printmaking and papers

stack of tissue paper prints

Paper choice is very important. Choose papers that support your creative spirit. More details here

2. Value Matters

mountains scape by linda germain

A range of value from very light to very dark is often overlooked. Color is so exciting, but value matters more. Read more and think about your prints.

3. Tweak your found stencils

Delicate grasses make great stencils

I love using found weeds as masking stencil and sometimes I have to give them a haircut to get the delicate impressions that I like.  Read more about preparing found stencils here.

4. Three uses for glycerin

glycerin as a retarder

Glycerin can be hard to find, but I have found it very useful in the water based printmaking process. Get the details here.

5. “Save” that gelatin print

thumbnail image print

In this post I share 3 ways that I use imperfect prints. Enjoy!