I am playing with all types of printmaking inks and paints for making prints on fabric with the gelatin and glycerin plate.
I am looking for inks that are compatible with the water based printing plate.
I am drawn to the type of fine detailed impressions that are possible on the homemade glycerin plate. I am always amazed at the fine details that are possible with mere hand pressure and the gelatin and glycerin plate.
It is important to me that the inks permit the printing of these types of detailed impressions.
The perfect ink will:
- roll out thin layer with brayer
- hold the edge of a detailed mark
- stay alive/workable as long as possible
- non-toxic and low fumes
- dry fixed on the fabric
The monoprints in the photo were printed with the Versatex screen printing inks. I am pleased with these inks so far. A bonus is that they work well with paper too.
These screen printing inks have a nice consistency and they roll up nicely on the glycerin and gelatin printing plate.
If you would like to learn more about Monoprinting Fabric with inks and the gelatin plate read all the details on the self study workshop page.
Hi Linda,
One thing that I would add to your list of characteristics of the perfect ink/paint for fabric would be that the ink/paint leaves the fabric with a nice hand. In other words the ink/paint does not make the fabric too stiff.
aaaah yes. That would be important for many applications.
Thanks