Two videos that may inspire you to print and play

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I am sharing the links to 2 videos that may help you.

The first one is a very fast clip of my “yoga” printmaking exercise. The purpose is to:

  • build muscle memory
  • suspend judgement
  • make a pile of prints


The second video is how I get the gelatin plate out of the pan. This is important if you plate is fragile and just made with gelatin and water. The glycerin, gelatin and water recipe is much stronger and does not have to be handled so carefully

Have a wonderful day.
Linda Germain

PS. Make Monotype, the online printmaking class is opening for registration on June 3rd. Check out the details here.

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Refreshing the Gelatin Plate

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Page protectors make good covers for the homemade gelatin plateI have not used my homemade gelatin plate in several months.

I cut it up and froze it when I realized that I would not be monoprinting for a while.

A few days ago I

  • took it out of the freezer
  • Microwaved it slowly
  • Poured it into may shallow pan
  • Let it set up

I still have not printed and it is summer time here in New England.

The plate lasts longer and seems to work best when it is used regularly.

I store it like this if I am not printing for a few days:

  • Loosely covered to slow down evaporation
  • Page protectors are smooth and will not create as many lines as plastic wrap
  • Plastic bag loosely pulled over each end.
  • I do stack plates is I have more than one
  • these gelatin and glycerin plates are long lasting, but not for ever.

Loosely cover the gelatin and glycerin plate with plastic bagsI really need to get printing! I found some delicate grasses that have inspired me.

I have set the dates for the next Make Monotypes – online printmaking class.

  • Early Bird Discount and registration starts June 3rd
  • Class start July 6th
  • Check out the details here

 

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Something new to get jump started

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monetnightDo you ever try something new just to get the creative juices flowing?

I stopped in at the local Paint and Wine Lounge and did a Monet Lilies inspired painting.

  • Suspend judgement
  • Get into a supported environment
  • Play, pause and
  • Play some more.

Next session of Make Monotypes – the online printmaking course with ink on the homemade gelatin and glycerin plate will open for registration on June 3rd. The class will run from July 6th to July 31st.

Join the special interest list below if you want advance notice of the class and details.

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Stock up for Screen Printing

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Lots of Tape for Screen PrintingPulling Screen Prints, the online printmaking course starts April 27th. I have been stocking up with supplies.

Containers for screen printingThe more I print the more I love the process.

Embroidery hoops for quick screen printingSo here are some free an inexpensive supplies that I have found to be useful:

  • Tape: Masking, Duct, Packing – it all works
  • Recycled containers for resting screens and squeegees
  • Embroidery hoops – to make quick screens
  • Small lidded plastic containers

Save your printing ink in small plastic containers

If you want to explore screen printing in the comfort of your own home or studio, with an international group of artists, then sign up today for Pulling Screen Prints, the online printmaking course.

Read all the  on the workshops page here.

 

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Look at different types of Screen Print

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Play with types of marks possible with different screen printing techniquesIn Pulling Screen prints, the online printmaking course that is open for registration, we will be exploring what types of marks can be obtained with screen printing.

In the photo to the right:

  • Blue circle are made with contact paper stencils
  • Yellow background with a wax resist screen
  • Green butterfly created with Thermofax screen
  • Cups with drawing fluid and screen filler
  • Tea Pot with contact paper stencils
  • Oranges loops contact paper

Get the instruction and support that you need to explore and apply these screen printing techniques to your printmaking projects.

Sign up today.

Read the details Pulling Screen Prints the online printmaking workshop – supplies and the schedule here.

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