by Matt | Mar 19, 2013 | Problems
The Problem It is easy to think that there is too much to learn about a topic, or that so many people know so much more than you do. This was never more try than with printmaking. This is daunting to say the least. There are so many different printmaking techniques,...
by Matt | Mar 18, 2013 | Monoprinting, Videos
This the second monoprinting tutorial video. The Tools 1. Masking tape. 2. Acrylic paint. 3. Acrylic silkscreen printing medium. 4. Paintbrush. 5. Brayer (roller). 6. Tissue or cloth to wipe out areas of the paint. 7. Standard copy paper or any paper with a smooth...
by Matt | Mar 18, 2013 | Tips and Tricks
When I was 8 I lived for Saturday mornings when they would (for some unknown reason) play re-runs of the 50’s black and white TV show “Zorro” and I would jump up and down on the sofa as Guy Williams played the masked hero. What has this got to do...
by Matt | Mar 4, 2013 | Monoprinting, Videos
Here’s the first Monoprinting video tutorial, as promised. I’ll give instructions here so you can follow along with the video if you like. Instructions 1. The tools you will need to follow along are are; brayers (rollers), inks, nitrile gloves, Somerset...
by Matt | Mar 4, 2013 | Monoprinting
Monoprinting is a great introduction to printmaking. The process of making monotypes (the term for a single monoprint) is a simple one and can be easily accomplished in a home setting with a limited number of cheap and readily available tools. What is Monoprinting? As...
