I am getting ready for the gelatin printmaking class at the Museum of Printing, this Saturday. I am excited about the live in person workshop. You still have time to join this in person class.
I am making the gelatin and glycerin printing plates for everyone in the class. The long lasting printing plate is made of only 3 ingredients:
- Water
- Gelatin and
- Glycerin
I have lots of gelatin, but I needed to buy some glycerin. Glycerin can be hard to find.
It is usually in the first aid section of the pharmacy near the calamine lotion and band aids and witch hazel.
I needed a lot. Each plate takes two 6 oz bottles of glycerin, so I thought I would order it online from Walmart, as I had done in the past.
But the online price was $1 more per 6 oz bottle. Hmmm? Well I drove around and found what I needed at a few local superstores. But I guess I am going to have to plan a head for getting glycerin. The online prices and quantities are all over the place as far a pricing. I wonder what is going on?
In the past, I have found 6 oz bottles of glycerin at:
- Walmart
- CVS
- Walgreens, Rite Aid and similar pharmacies
But in the future I may need to go online to:
Glycerin gives the gelatin printing plate longevity and strength. You can make a printing plate with just gelatin and water, but it only lasts for a few weeks.
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