2010

Playing in the Studio with Gelatin Monotype Prints

2010, mixed media printmaking / /
©linda germain 2012  Another method for clean edges thanks to Mark Evans

Check out Mark Evan’s gelatin prints.  They are vibrant and graphic.  Always an inspiration to see what other people do with the gelatin plate.

Yesterday he shared is method for registering his print and getting the nice clean edges.  He places a “mat” on the plate and then lines his paper up with the edge of the mat.

That is what I tried to show you in the print above.  I made several prints with this method today and had success.  So we have options!

Happy Printing.

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SOLD Jump for Joy

2010, Uncategorized / /

©linda germain 2012 – mixed media gelatin print for sale 8″ x10″

One of a kind original monotype print by Linda Germain.  This 8″ x 10 gelatin plate print includes collage and original handwriting.  
It is inspired by 5 year old nephew.  It makes me want to jump and be joyful.  
The 8″ x10″ size is perfect for popping into a standard frame for quick and easy display.
To learn more about my gelatin printmaking process check out this video.
To purchase this one of a kind original gelatin print click on the paypal button below.
If you have questions please email me prior to purchase linda@lindagermain.com

Give this fun mixed media print a new home choose your shipping location and follow the paypal instructions.

Thanks,

      SOLD
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Power figures in my gelatin monoprints today

2010, Uncategorized / /
©linda germain 2012 masking stencilsfor gelatin prints

I am still playing with taping the edges of my gelatin plate prints.

After my morning walk, I responded to the sketchbook challenge – circles.  Then I started playing with textured paper and fabrics to create interesting backgrounds for my gelatin monotype prints. Another good day of gelatin printmaking in the studio.

 

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Prepare paper for Gelatin Printing

2010, gelatin print tips / /
©linda germain 2012 tape edges for gelatin printmaking

Yesterday, I taped the edged of 8″ x 10″ paper, with regular masking tape and then set out to make a series of gelatin prints.  Today when I peeled the tape off it lifted off tiny bits of paper from the edge of the print.  Bummer.

I can still use the prints.  I will have to cut them or mat them. My goal here was to end up with finished prints that I don’t have to mat or other wise fuss with.  So I went to the Home Depot and got some Scotch Blue painters tape for delicate surface #2080.

I think one roll should do about 60 prints, so I won’t complain about the price.  I started thinking about how with traditional printmaking there are several steps that often go into preparing the paper for printing – tearing, soaking and blotting are a few that I can think of.

©linda germain 2012 gelatin plate  prints with taped edges
©linda germain 2012 gelatin print with masking stencils and stamping marks
You can see the series of prints that I did today, with the tape still on and one without just above.  The bridge is another masking stencil that I cut from a photograph.  The low adhesion tape worked great.

Of course you don’t have to tape the edges of your paper for gelatin printmaking, but I like this option of having a nice clean edge and a print that is standard size that I can just pop into a frame or mat.

Happy Printing.

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Gift from an Artist Friend

2010, gelatin print tips / /
a stack of inspiration from Sandra Golbert

A fiber artist friend of mine, Sandra Golbert gave me a stack of Cloth Paper Scissors magazines.  I can’t wait to flip through the pages for piles of inspiration.  I am on the Cloth paper scissors mailing list and it is one of the few bulk emails that I read.  They are so generous with tutorials, information and ebooks.
But before a look for more inspiration, I am doing some gelatin printing.  Today I used the Daniel Smith Water Soluble block printing inks.  The weather is perfect for them.

I also tried something new.  I taped off the edge of my papers with masking tape.  I did this to create a clean edge and a finished product.  I had some resistance to trying this but  it really helps create a professional looking finished print.  You know I like to play and not worry about the product.

©2012 linda germain  –  gelatin prints in process – taped edges to create neat border
©linda germain 2012 – gelatin monotype print with taped edges and small plate

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