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Volunteer Appreciation: Shellac Plate Printmaking

This is a hands-on introduction to the shellac plate printmaking process, a simple way to create and print an etching using mat board and shellac.

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Volunteer Appreciation: Shellac Plate Printmaking

Volunteer Appreciation: Shellac Plate Printmaking

This is a hands-on introduction to the shellac plate printmaking process, a simple way to create and print an etching using mat board and shellac.

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The shellac plate process is a simple way to create and print an etching using mat board and shellac. The basics on how to make a shellac plate, etch, cut, shape, burnish and print a plate will be covered in this hands-on try it workshop. 

There will be demonstrations on how to ink the plate and how to burnish the plate to create beautiful tonal qualities. One or two plates will be supplied for immediate use and for you to leave the class with finished prints. 

This class will provide the skills to independently create new plates at home, and later return to the studio to print. The plates are reusable for a long time, but not as permanent as a copper plate. No acids are used in making or printing these plates.

Details

A $15 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers everything you'll need for this project, including grid vellum and mat board.

Prerequisites

Prior experience with printmaking is recommended but not required.

Instructor
Virginia H Davison

Virginia can certify people to use the Takach etching presses.

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