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This is the part where you get the goodies together. We know from experience that once the course goes ‘live’ you will want to begin to create plates immediately and if you are completely prepared there will be nothing to hold you back.
Omnichrom Pencil
An Omnichrom Pencil is such a versatile tool for drawing an image straight onto the plate. See how far you can push this pencil to get textures and tones. This is sure to be one of your new favourite methods of creating a plate.
Gouache
Gouache, or poster colour can be an excellent way to create very expressive, gestural images. Try not only pressing found items painted with gouache onto the surface of the plate but also paint the gouache directly onto the plate.
Sharpie & Drawing
Who doesn't like drawing, whether it's accurate or inventive Sharpies are one of our favourite tools for drawing. Sharpie pens give you a strong graphic line compared to the omnichrom pencil.
Acrylic Media 1
Would you have ever thought that Acrylic floor polish with a drop of black ink could become a way to make incredible pen drawings? We take the humble floor polish to great heights with a few tips here.
Acrylic Media 2
Oh serendipity! this is a chance to go wild with the old floor polish and Copha or Crisco. The effects are astounding. Here we also learn to control a spray made of the polish to create very useful tones.
Ballpoint pen or Biro for fine lines
If you like detailed drawings a ballpoint pen is your perfect tool. The fine lines in the image above were created using a ballpoint pen.
Toner to create an image
Toner wash is quite similar in it's effects to touche. We apply toner with a brush and dip pen and create serendipitous marks.
Creating multiple colour plates
This is the lesson with the secrets of perfect registration. We show you how to replicate the image on a plate to use as a guide for colour.
Colour Masterclass Annie Day
In this Masterclass we put everything together and create prints combining several techniques on the key and colour plates. With a focus on the process of colour plate printing. Annie's take on a Matise woman with a guitar, 'After Matisse' is made up of 6 plates and a stencil.
Colour Masterclass Robin Ezra
In this Masterclass Robin puts everything together while solving a few issues as they arise. The main focus is on the process of colour plate printing. Robin's print is 'Somewhere on a Greek Island' it is made up of 7 plates.
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.
Do I need an etching press?
An etching press is always going to be the best, but there are several other methods of printing these plates.
Printing by hand with a Japanese baren and Hosho paper.
Printing with a pasta machine
Printing with a craft press for example the SUNLIT machine.
Do I have to be online at certain times for lessons?
You have access for one year and you can go at your own pace. We find that online instruction and community discussion is a great way to learn.
How will I get help?
We will be with you answering your questions on the members only Private Facebook Group
Can I use my etching inks?
The inks used for this technique are different to etching inks. No you can't use etching inks they are to oily and loose. Rubber based and offset inks are lean and perfect for this process.
What materials do I need to gather for the course?
You will receive a full list of materials required with videos once you join. Some of the specialised things you will need to get are;
Rubber base or offset inks, Van Son, Gans or Fine Art Inks in Australia
Offset aluminium plates - used plates from an offset printshop.
Otherwise there are a number of items you can buy from hardware and art stores.
Do you have a payment plan?
At this stage we don't have a payment plan.
What if I get behind future lessons?
There are no set times for the lessons, you work at your own pace.
What is the price for this course?
The course is AUD $450 Check the exchange rate for your currency.