Use Die Cuts with Gelatin Plate

I love to repurpose things. I got these Fiskars  die cuts at my favorite recycle store, extras for creative reuse in Lynn, MA. I do not the special Fiskars machine, but I knew that I could figure out a way to use these 4″ letter press die cuts.

I use the gelatin plate to ink the die cut tool and then press the ink back on to the plate and I get the lovely detailed impression above. I like to work small sections of the plate and paper. It allows me to layer, save some white and create a range of value in my prints.

Find some mark making tools to repurpose

Dig through your pile of supplies and see if you have some die cut stamps to repurpose with the gelatin plate to make some monotypes.

If you are kind of new to Monotype printmaking and would like some support, encouragement and guidance, then join us in the next session of Make Monotypes. Right now you can get the early bird discount.