Yesterday I pulled the first proofs of my sugarlift etchings.
And etched a new plate.
Here it is getting degreased with Comet...
I will be layering this image of Lisbeth's eyes with images of her snowflakes using multiple plates.
The plates waiting in my cubby. Ooooh, it feels SO GOOD to be printing again. Ahhhhh.....
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I'm watching.
I'm waiting.
Are you going to turn into a printing fool??? Embark on a printing frenzy??? Glad you are motivated and feeling good about it. I can feel it! ~karen
I like those sugary prints! and those eyes!--those Lisbeth eyes!...
This is looking really interesting...will be fun to see what happens.
Martha!
I'd love to learn how to make my own etched plates! This looks incredibly neat!
How much lift does the image have on the actual plate?
Any suggestions where to go to learn all of this?
-Dean
Hi Teri! Your avatar always looks like you are watching and waiting!! :^)
Hi Karen!
Oh, yes, I am already a printing fool! I haven't had my hands in it for a few years, and I am feeling VERY good about it! Have you done any printmaking??
Hi Sue!
Those Marty Feldman eyes! :^)
Hi Don!
Thanks for popping in! I'll keep you updated!
Hi Dean!
You would LOVE the etching process (I say this while looking at that amazing piece of mailart that you sent me - your love of detail...) You can learn alot about intaglio on-line, but I suggest that you visit an art department in a local college (gosh, you're in Chicago, right??) and ask for a tour of the prit dept...there are often classes through the continuing studies department. You can buy the copper and ground and etching tools at any full art supply store, but you need access to acid baths and a printing press.
Thanks Martha!
I'll definitely do some research on this!
It looks fascinating!
-Dean
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