This is the process that started Civilian. A Collagraph is very much like a Monoprint with a raised line to help create an editioned series. For a limited time, you will also gain access to 'TOOLS & infrastructure" a series of tutorials to short cut your road to T-shirt printing mastery!
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PART 2 of Monoprinting : The Collagraph
A Collagraph is printed like a monoprint except that you will add a raised hot glue line to the plexiglass plate allowing you to created multiples of the same image over and over again!
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WHAT is a COLLAGRAPH
Val explains what the finished plates look like, show you examples and prints from those plates.
Val explains what the finished plates look like, show you examples and prints from those plates.
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WHAT is a Civilian COLLAGRAPH
A little more detail about the process so you are prepared for what’s to come!
A little more detail about the process so you are prepared for what’s to come!
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In person or ZOOM instruction is included with the purchase of an online class or a yearly membership.
I offer targeted workshops for groups of 3-5 students. Each must be enrolled in a course. Give me a call or an email if you would like to bring a group for a workshop.
In person or ZOOM instruction is included with the purchase of an online class or a yearly membership.
I offer targeted workshops for groups of 3-5 students. Each must be enrolled in a course. Give me a call or an email if you would like to bring a group for a workshop.
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This video is about Plexiglass.
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Creating your Plate
Before diving in to creating a plate you must plan your image and prepare you plexi. I share with you the possibilities and limitations of the collagraph plate.
Before diving in to creating a plate you must plan your image and prepare you plexi. I share with you the possibilities and limitations of the collagraph plate.
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A few ways to generate imagery for the best results.
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Use old garments to print on first to get used to printing. This process is nuanced.
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PRINTING 2
You will probably get ink all over the place! Finessing this takes time. You will get used to it.
You will probably get ink all over the place! Finessing this takes time. You will get used to it.
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HEAT CURING
Val uses waterbased textile paints and/or screenprinting inks. They require heat curing to withstand multiple washings.
Val uses waterbased textile paints and/or screenprinting inks. They require heat curing to withstand multiple washings.
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