Matting and framing Gelatin Prints

2010, Uncategorized / /

I have been cutting mats and framing prints.  In an effort to bring my carefree creative spirit into finishing and presenting my prints, I had box frames made and mounted several prints on the boxes.  I tried for weeks to convince myself that the boxes were going to work, but they did not.  They did not complement the prints.  So I took them off the boxes and started cutting mats and framing them the traditional way.  Luckily I used studio tac to adhere them to the boxes so the prints came off easily.  I will have to find a new use for the boxes.  I am using Crescent ragmat and it seems to dull my blades after cutting just one mat.  I have checked my guide and adjusted the blade several times.

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Gelatin Prints on Cotton Fabric

2010, fabric prints, Gelatin plate print, gelatin print tips / /
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One of the qualities that I love about gelatin printmaking is the ability to get great detail with out having a press.  The detail is increased when the gelatin is smooth and fresh, the paper/fabric is smooth and absorbent, and the moisture of the ink and the paper/fabric is just right.  I have been spritzing the cotton fabric and blotting it with newsprint to increase the tranfer of details. The blue piece above was made with a piece of yarn.  Oh!  I found that is it a good idea to heat set with an iron in between layers.  That will minimize the loss of details on the first layer.  More gelatin printing tips. Got to go play.
Gelatin print on Cotton Fabric, 8″ x 8″ ©2010

 

 

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Accordion Book Class @ Essex Art Center

2010, artist book, handmade books / /
Accordion books in various shapes ©2010 linda germain
I am pleased to share that I am offering an accordion book workshop at the Essex Art Center.  Just one day and you will be showing off your art in a book form. These are the details:
56 Island St. Lawrence, MA 01840
Tel: 978-685-2343 Email: info@essexartcenter.com
Date:  Saturday, September 25th, 10 am -2 pm, $40

We will create the basic form and then use collage and printmaking techniques to complete the book. Bring your our imagery and ideas and we can incorporate them into the process. The accordion is a great way to show off a series of prints, tell a story or display small artwork. EAC provides materials. We need at least 4 people to run the class so call, ask questions and sign up early.

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Two new artmaking habits

2010, haystack / /
©2010 linda germain
mixed media artist’s book
aprox 7″ x 14″
Two tools that I learned at Haystack that I want to build into my art habits are:
  1. Use a free write to focus an idea for a project.  We used a word or a sentence as prompt and then wrote off the top of our heads for 10 minutes or so.  This is not something that I would usually do but I think it will come in handy for some upcoming projects.
  2. Choose a small object to draw everyday.   Simply draw it, date it and file it away. Sas Colby did this with her “Bunny Series.”

I have a show of gelatin prints coming up in January and the theme is lost and found. I think I will use the free write to find some language to talk about the prints and the theme.  I have started drawing an old doll that I had as a kid.  She is in pretty rough shape, but I am committed to drawing her each morning.

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