Before printing this Solarplate, I decided to try something new. I mounted the plate onto a scrape of four-ply matte board using just a glue stick as the adhesive. After running the plate through the press, I carefully trimmed the matte board from around the plate.
My goal was to increase the plate's thickness to replicate the embossing in the paper that one would get if using a traditional zinc or copper plate.
I'm using Akua Intaglio ink and printing on dry Arnham heavy white paper.
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The plate printed really well and I was pleased with the degree of embossing. A little more proofing and experimenting with color before I call this one finished.
cool :)
ReplyDeleteI have a bunch of these in the dark closet at the moment but haven't used them yet, scared to mess up lol
You should definitely give them a try! So many possibilities.
ReplyDeleteI find that image you have created very appealing Melanie.......and now that you have the emboss - it just adds to it !!
ReplyDeletep.s. Do you have a title for it yet?
I think I'll call it the offering.
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