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Got to Run – a gelatin plate print

2010, video / Linda Germain / June 16, 2013

Sharing a new stencil, she is a powerful runner. She reminds me of a greek goddess.

Tools for this Gelatin Plate Print

paper runner stencil
index card
speedball inks

Techniques used in this Gelatin Plate Print

simple masking stencil and
re-ink the stencil with a contrasting color and align
see tip # 3 the video below for that skill

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Three Quick Tips for Gelatin Printmaking – new video

2010, video / Linda Germain / April 15, 2013

I love newsprint and old phone books. I use them to absorb moisture from the gelatin plate and to pick up unwanted plate ink. Often I can reuse the pages too, as they dry so quickly.

I have a workshop this weekend and will teach you those tricks and much more.

Happy Printing!

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What do you do with all your Gelatin Prints?

2010, artist book, video / Linda Germain / October 12, 2012

Today I gave the coptic stitch binding another try. I did a multi-needle coptic stitch. It came out ok. Not perfect but I still like it. I did find some very good videos on you tube and I referenced the ECO-books instructions. These were my Akua Kolor on copy paper prints. The Akua Kolor feels nice to the fingers compared to the speedball water bases block printing inks. Happy Printing!

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Yoga Printmaking to build muscle memory

2010, video / Linda Germain / September 13, 2012

Enjoy this video. It is speeded up so you will watch the whole process. You will get the idea. Silence, repetition and following the instructor’s voice allows the student to be with doing. It stops the student from analyzing everything and trying to create the perfect print. Happy Printing!

How to make a gelatin Plate for printmaking – the video Quick video on the basics of gelatin printmaking

Gelatin printing artist trading cards – a short video

48 second slideshow of gelatin prints by linda germain and why she loves it.

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Plastic wrap Liner for the gelatin Plate for Printing

2010, gelatin plate tips, video / Linda Germain / August 24, 2012

It works. I don’t know why I had my doubts but the plastic wrap is a nice liner and makes it easy to get the gelatin plate out of the pan. I think you have to be careful to not let the liquid gelatin seep under the plastic. And it does create wrinkles on one side of the plate, but those can be a fun texture to play with.

How to make a gelatin Plate for printmaking – the video

Quick video on the basics of gelatin printmaking

Gelatin printing artist trading cards – a short video

48 second slideshow of gelatin prints by linda germain and why she loves it.

Or Take the next gelatin printing workshop

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