Plaster Cast Printmaking
Saturday 18th May 2024
9:00 - 16:00 GMT
1 hour lunch break, 2 x 15 minute tea breaks.
Cost does not include materials. Materials list at the end of the description.
Zoom meeting code alongside preliminary workshop notes will be emailed 1 week before the date of the live session.
Course Outline
This innovative way to produce an impression can be done at home without the need of a printing press. It creates sculptural reliefs that can be further worked into as 3D items. It is a wonderful technique for those wishing to explore beyond paper.
We will be looking at making intaglio, monoprint and relief matrices and once inked up, we will cast them as simple plaster tiles. We will look at which marks work well, how to incorporate different depths and how to make your own moulds.
A truly innovative workshop for those who live on the printing edge.
Please note: This workshop requires the mixing and casting of plaster. Please make sure you have facilities to do this safely and wear gloves and a dust mask when handling the plaster.
Please note these live zoom sessions are not recorded. Refunds after booking are not available.
Materials
1 x silicone cake mould 20cm x 20cm (approximately) or several disposable aluminium ones.
Some lino to carve (equating to A4)
Pieces of Tetra Pak or paper dry point card (equating to A3. So 3 x flat packed orange juice cartons).
Printing roller/brayer
Traditional oil base ink. Not the water washable inks or water washable oil based inks. I highly recommend Intaglio Printmaker litho/relief ink. It works every time for this process.
Plaster of Paris of Fine Art Casting Plaster 2kg
Mixing bucket for plaster
Measuring vessel for plaster (old cup)
Mixing wooden spoon or whisk for plaster
gloves and dust mask
Protective plastic/newsprint for surfaces in case of spillage
lino carving tools
Drawing etching needle or similar sharp pointed tool such as awl
Old clothes