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LeadTheRave
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#11304 2007-07-02 14:36 GMT |
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i'm really interested in printmaking. the problem is that i'm broke and presses are way out of my budget. does anyone know any household techniques that look half-way professional (a step up from making those potato stamp things, you know)?
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CrawlingChaos
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#11305 2007-07-02 15:04 GMT |
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I've used this printmaking technique to make t-shirts and bags. (typical screen printing, but you may be able to use it for printmaking)
You'll need and embroidery hoop, paint brushes, and some thin, sheer fabric. Then, whichever parts you don't want paint to go through, use a waterproof glue, such as modpodge. Then, apply the paint using a paint brush. Depending on the type of fabric you use, its good to work it in the areas you want it to go through with a stiff brush/stenciling brush. The only down side is, if you plan on using more than one color, there's only so many times you can wash the fabric out and re-use it. The link below is where i found it, it has details/pictures. Best of luck! |
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EMET
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#11306 2007-07-02 15:43 GMT |
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It all depends on what type of prints you want to make mono-types, lithographs, etchings and so on... Your fist step is to reseach why type interests you the most and then you can decide how to start printing at home. These forms of art have been around for years and most artists are poor or lacking funds to star,t so if there is a will there will definitly be a way for an artist to do their work!!!
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CrawlingChaos
98 posts |
#11307 2007-07-02 16:31 GMT |
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Potato printing, wood block carving and printing, foam core carving and printing.
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Farrah
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#11308 2007-07-02 21:46 GMT |
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yes. Use meat trays that you cut the edges off of and do a drawing and then place the drawing on top of the meat tray and then press into it with the pencil. Works great. I am an art student and have been teaching art to children for 6 years now. Also, I have done these amazing monoprints using crayon shavings and wax paper over them and them ironing them to the paper. It looks soo amazing. Also try layering cardboard shapes of objects at different times to create a multiple color relief print. Good luck. Also you can buy linoleum blocks and just use a roller and your body weight to press it turns out great. Just don't try it with anything larger than 8 x 10.
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Such is life...
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