Mini Mat Board Collagraph Print of a Sleeping Cat (Timelapse)

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If you're interested in printing a mat board collagraph in both single and multicolor, have a look at this video for a demo on that:    • How To Print a Collagraph in the A La Poup...  

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Materials:
Reference photo
(select something with simple lines and curves. Example: a coffee cup with a bunch of poppies would work well... but a cut-crystal vase of daisies might be a bit too much to carve on your first try of a collagraph print.) :)

Matboard
https://amzn.to/2uvXutW

Pen
http://amzn.to/1C935j6

X-Acto knives:
Standard xacto knife
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Retractable #9 (small) blade knife
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Fiskars Swivel Tip Finger Knife
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Fiskars Fingertip Craft Knife
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Rubber Pencil Grip
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Liquitex Gloss Medium & Varnish
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Paint Brushes
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Rubber Gloves
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Akua Ink starter set
http://amzn.to/1MXiA0J

Akua MagMix (modifier to thicken the ink)
http://amzn.to/1MXiQNm

Akua Transparent Base
http://amzn.to/1MXiLZR

storage jars for leftover ink
http://amzn.to/1MXiTst

BFK Rives paper Heavier Weight (for use with a press)
http://amzn.to/1lmHu0X

BFK Rives paper (lightweight) for use with hand rub/transfer
(*recommended if you plan to add other media*)
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Kozo Mulberry paper (for hand rub/transfer)
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Tarlatan cloth
http://amzn.to/1GxgK6b

Pointed Q-tips
http://amzn.to/1caphku

Self Healing Cutting Mat
http://amzn.to/1bNu6j6

Colored Pencil (optional)
http://amzn.to/1eyaZod

apron
http://amzn.to/1fWXkIh

Non-skid liner to secure your plate while inking & cutting
http://amzn.to/1ggYcsv

metal ruler with cork back for paper tearing
http://amzn.to/1ATQx1f

spatula for mixing/laying out ink
http://amzn.to/1sevJsW

Mylar sheets (tape one down to mix ink on, if you don't have a piece of glass)
http://amzn.to/13iA73Z

Takach etching press
http://www.takachpress.com

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