Found tool for Printmaking without a press

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Jar opener as stamping tool with the gelatin plate - Linda germainI see printmaking tools all around me. Today I am going to share how a rubber jar opener can be used to work into the thin layer of ink on the gelatin plate.

The idea is to work into the thin layer of ink on the gelatin plate. So I use the rubber jar opener to lift off ink. It eventually becomes coated with ink and then I can use it to apply delicate marks back on to the plate.

Jar opener as printmaking tool

I challenge you to dig through your miscellaneous kitchen utensil drawer and see if you have a rubber jar opener that could become a new printmaking tool.

The magic  starts to happen when you play with many pieces of paper and layer your marks. If you would like some help exploring gelatin printmaking, with the homemade glycerin and gelatin plate, then join us in the next session of Make Monotypes, the online printmaking course. 

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Haverhill Art Market – Jan 16th

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Photo and ornament of the Basiliere Bridge Haverhill, MA by Linda GermainHey if you still need to pick up one of the Basiliere Bridge ornaments or the Birds and Bridge photo then come by the

  • Haverhill Art Market
  • 90 Washington St – next to the Tap Brewery
  • Jan 16th 12PM to 5PM

We are having a beach party at the ART market. Justin Gordon a local sculptor is creating something with sand. Brave the elements and take in some local art.

It’s to to shop and enjoy.

Stop by let’s talk about printmaking without a press and planning a series of local printmaking classes.

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How do you display art?

monotype print / /

Do you collect art? Make art? Buy art?

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I like making and experimenting with materials. Framing and finishing is not my favorite part of making art. That is kind of funny, because you might think that the whole point of visual art is to look at it.

That is one part of visual art, but the process of making the art is the most important to me.

Framing tools for framing mixed media monotype prints - Linda Germain - New england artist

Tools for cutting mats and framing artwork. Sharp blades and straight edges are super important.

photo by Linda Germain - Haverhill, MA Basiellere Bridge

This photograph of the Basiliere Bridge is available for purchase. Stop in at the Haverhill Artist’s Market on January 16th 12 to 5 PM. 90 Washington St, next to the Tap Brewery

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Fishing Print available at local art market

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Mini fishing print - Linda GermainThe committee of the Haverhill Artist Market have decided to have some fun with the art market in January.

They are having a beach party. So I am gathering some of my beach and summer themed art to have it available for purchase at the

This is a re-print of an original monotype that I made of my brother fishing off the pier in Rye Harbor many years ago.

I have matted these small prints to 5″ x 7″ and they will be affordably priced and available at the art market.

What would you do to have a beach party in January?

As the temperature drops and the heating bill rises, I look forward to this beach party!

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