That is one way to look at it. As you experiment with inks, papers and methods you could see less than perfect results as an opportunity to:
This video is about using the Createx Acrylic Color inks with the homemade glycerin and gelatin plate for pulling monotype prints.
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Sometimes if you are in a class or working with others you are more committed to your art practice.
If you are looking for some support and accountability and would like to explore printing with ink on paper and the glycerin and gelatin plate then check out the current workshops being offered.
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Be inspired by what you already know and have. Turn to your environment and existing skill based and make monotypes with ink, paper and the homemade glycerin and gelatin plate.
Join the summer session of Make Monotypes the online printmaking class with ink, paper and the homemade printing plate.
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Enjoy this short video of some student work from Make Monotypes, the online printmaking course.
If you would like to explore monotype printing with the glycerin and gelatin plate, ink and paper then check out the details and register today.
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I love capturing the texture of leaves, twigs and grasses.
Sometimes the first leaves of spring are too weak to make good printing tools. They are too young to hold their shape.
If you put them in water and work really fast, then you might be able to get a few good impressions. There are no hard and fast rules. So it is always worth a try if you are inspired by something to use in your artwork.
Maybe they could be preserved with the water and glycerin bath as described in this post.
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