I have been enjoying Pandora and Sara Bareilles, and I found the video above while I was searching for inspiring website themes and came across headway and Lisa Lavoie .
Doesn’t it just make you want to be brave and do something? I am still smiling!
Enjoy!
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I often forget that the average person does not know what an original print is. I was reminded of this at the crafter’s fair at the River Ruckus in Haverhill this past weekend.
I try to use familiar words and concepts to describe the monotype process, but I often lose them in the first few sentences. I should have had my video with me, or maybe some process pictures. I found a fun and interactive slideshow from the folks a MOMA. It explains what a print is and gives great examples.
Sometimes the mystery of printing on Jello, holds the viewer’s interest for a while. It is such a user friendly process – I need to find the words to create a bridge to understanding printmaking and monotype printing.
A gelatin monotype print is a one of a kind original print. It is created by making marks in a thin layer of ink on the surface of a plate of gelatin. Gelatin is soft and malleable and can hold delicate details. These details are transferred to paper by hand pressure alone. This is the beauty of gelatin printmaking, the transfer of delicate details by hand pressure alone. It is a water based non-toxic process that is experimental and user friendly. I think it is easier to watch the video.
Or join me for a day of gelatin play – check out the dates here.
Happy Printing!
Today, I am playing with a few simple stencils that I cut from a Tyvek® envelop. The envelop had a little texture that I think adds to the impression in the ink. I am also experimenting with limiting the colors and stencils. Boundaries can help the discovery process.
One wonderful thing about Tyvek® stencils for gelatin printmaking is that they are durable and long lasting. When I take all the time to cut stencils, then I want them to last for ever. Cutting stencils is not the fun part for me. If you would like some of my stencil cutting tips then check out this post.
See another style of stencils with Tyvek® in this post.
If you would like to explore monotype printing on the the gelatin and glycerin plate, then check out the details of my classes.
Happy Printing!
Linda
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I am thinking about submitting a proposal for the community shoe event.
These foot prints are my idea.
Do you think folks in town will want to make a foot print to be collaged on to the fiberglass shoe/bench?
Fun to see how different foot prints can be.
Here’s the link to the Team Haverhill call for proposals for the Sole-a-bration.
Happy Printing
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Over a year ago, I made several thermofax printing screens at the Lowell Fiber Studio with Linda Dunn. I was excited to use them but some how I played with a few, but then went back to gelatin printing.
I love the details that are possible with screen printing. I have the stuff to do emulsions and burn screens but never got to it. I have made a few drawing fluid screens that I like but the line quality it definitely rougher.
I like the combination of abstract marks from the brayer and the details of the thermo fax screen. I like that I can turn a high contrast photo or a doodle drawing into a screen and make multiple impressions.
If you want to give thermo fax printing a try, I have a few of my used screens for sale in my Etsy shop StudioGermain. Get one and print it on fabric, paper, prints, cards and more.
Happy Printing!
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