Alternative Intaglio (non toxic)

Customized course for individuals or for goups

Alternative Intaglio Processes

Collagraph

A Collagraph print is one made from a plate collaged with different textures. Carborundum printmaking is a collagraph process in which the image is created directly on the plate by applying an abrasive grit (Carborundum)

Collagraph on Plastic

Paint and draw into plexiplates to create lines and tones

3 Days

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Collagraph on Cardboard

Cut and draw into the cardboard to create lines and tones

3 Days

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Collagraph on Plywood

Paint and add some textures to create tones on wood.

5 Days

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Photoetching with photopolymer

Photoetching with photopolymer plates

Photoetching is a technique that allows you to transfer photographic images onto a photopolymer plate. With the advances on digital technology, you can prepare and manipulate images for printing by using the computer software. We will help you exploring new ways of using images and how to work with this exciting technique.

Manual processes

Transferring drawings and shapes to solar plates.

3 Days

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Digital Processes

Photographic or digital images printed directly onto the plate.

3 Days

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Combination of manual and digital processes

Drawings and photographic images transferred directly to the plate. Advanced printing techniques with chine collé and embossing.

5 Days

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Printing processes

Printing processes

Intaglio printing process (basic)

Basic intaglio printing process

1 Day

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Intaglio printing process Chine collé

Chine collé roughly translated from French, means glue/paste. Placing thin colored paper onto the etching plate during the printing process.

3 Days

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Intaglio color multiplate printing (advanced)

3 Days

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