A fuzzy black line is the characteristic mark of a trace monoprint.
I love loose spontaneous drawings – scribbles with life. Today I played with my pile of gelatin prints on fabric by adding a trace monoprint on the top.
This is how I approached the printing process:
- lightly and evenly spritz my fabric
- roll out a thin layer of screen printing ink on a plexi glass plate
- lightly place the fabric on the ink
- scribble, sketch and draw quickly on the back side of the fabric
- I used a pencil, the end of a brayer and a light quick touch
It is a trial and error process to figure out how much to spritz the fabric. Too wet means the lines will run and too dry then the ink may not transfer to the fabric.
Do a google image search for Paul Klee Monoprints for more inspiration. Then try it with your signature style. You can use this printmaking method on paper or fabric.
Enjoy!
See more trace monoprints in the gallery.
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