Collagraph or Sculpture? - You Decide

I built an app for artists who want real critique and advice - see it here - https://apps.apple.com/eg/app/art-cri... In this video, I would like to show you how you can create a collagraph plate using gels, pastes and tools like a sculptor!

With the added bonus of adding colour at the end.

🎨 MATERIALS
Carbon Black, Payne's Grey, Burnt Umber Intaglio Inks by Akua
Masking tape
Glitter
Extra Heavy Body Matt Medium
Coal tar gel by Golden
Light moulding paste by Golden
Micaceous Iron Oxide paint by Golden
Mount Board
DIY Tile adhesive
Pallet knife
Chine Collé papers
Watercolour Paper 300 gsm
Scrim
Baby wipes
Newsprint Paper
Old newspaper for wiping etc
Polymetaal Press HS-35 Tabletop Etching Press

🎬 TIMELINE

01:06 Intro
19:33 Sculpting the plate
21:00 Inking up the proof
22:08 Printing the proof
29:23 Second print with scrap chine collè
32:05 Third print with pallet chine collè
End Fourth print with more scrap chine collè

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In this video, we will be exploring the exciting world of collagraphy - a printmaking technique that involves creating a collage-like plate to print images. With a combination of various textures and materials, collagraphy allows artists to experiment and create unique prints with a rich depth of texture. We'll discuss the history of collagraphy, how to make a collagraph plate, the different materials and tools you'll need, and some tips for printing successful collagraphs. So sit back, relax, and get ready to learn about this amazing form of printmaking!