This video demonstrates the technique of using masks in printmaking for creating contrast. We'll use a gelli plate for varied textures, yupo paper for durable backgrounds, and an acetate sheet as a precise mask. We'll cover setting up materials, applying the mask, and finalizing the print, offering practical tips for each step.

TOOLS
Khadi 300 gsm paper https://amzn.to/44s3hOj
Black Intaglio Ink by Akua https://amzn.to/49KQS9w
Yellow Akua Ink https://amzn.to/3xVW9O0
Red Akua Ink https://amzn.to/49P2xnq
Newsprint https://amzn.to/3W9W3N4
Scrim https://handprinted.co.uk/collections...
Cutting knife https://amzn.to/3QdVxts
Acetate https://amzn.to/3UrttnG
Acrylic Gloss Medium https://amzn.to/49Xb5ZS
Polymetaal H35 table top press https://handprinted.co.uk/products/po...
Nickel Azo Gold https://amzn.to/4450QRT
Benzimidazolone Yellow Medium https://amzn.to/3Jt1IpN
Cotton buds
Paintbrush
Rollers https://amzn.to/3U8oWq7
Yupo Paper https://amzn.to/3Qc5ac4
Gelli Plate https://amzn.to/4d7fJHn

TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Design concept
1:05 Cutting out the collagraph
1:47 Scoring the cardboard for lines on the collagraph
2:48 Adding Acrylic gloss medium to create lighter tone
3:36 Cutting out mask from acetate
4:26 Arranging acetate mask on paper
4:33 Inking up the collagraph for proof print
5:37 Printing proof print
5:57 Creating background with a gelli plate
8:43 Adding collagraph to the print
9:49 Touching up the background
10:16 Inking up yupo paper
11:05 Adding background to proof print
12:53 Bonus print 1
15:28 End Bonus print 2



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