week we were instructed in etched aluminium plates.
Our plates were washed and coated in a ground. After tracing on our designs, we
engraved into the metal with a sharp stylus. Then it was a series of baths to etch
and rinse, adding on resist medium as we went along.
I did a Firework Grevillea, like the design on Rosie my car. I'm reasonably happy
with it for a first attempt. However some finer points I didn't realise, like sticking
your fingerprints on the plate!
Also that I could have done more engraving, more crosshatching earlier on. As it
is not as strong if you add it in later.
It was nice though, to do it as a group experience, with these people I have known
for 3 years now.
John looks on, our group concentrating on the task at hand.
My corner of the group table, having just traced onto the ground covered plate.
Rubbing the ink in.
Wiping off.
My plate.
Helen's plate.
Frances' plate.
Detail of plate.
Yummy morning tea always helps.
June's.
Robin's.
On the press.
Details of prints from plates.
Final results for Frances and I.
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