2. Inking Up a Collagraph Plate In this video which shows me inking up the second plate to be printed in a three plate collagraph I am demonstrating another inking technique. In the other two videos I will show other techniques required for the first and third plates. Each technique is used because it is the most appropriate way of inking up a particular texture or area on that particular plate. Here I am showing a simple way to cover a lot of area quickly and efficiently by using a small piece

3. Inking Up a Collagraph Plate In this video which shows me inking up the third plate to be printed in a three plate collagraph I am demonstrating a more comprehensive approach to inking up. This is the more detailed top plate which transits the press last and pulls the image together. The underplates have to be fairly flat as any textural detail applied on them will get squashed by subsequent turns through the press. This last top plate sees the more chunky textures emboss the paper and will d

Many of you loved our collagraph plate tutorial and wanted to know… How do you use this thing? Here’s how we turn a scrap of cardboard into a fun, experimental process that’s easy to do in your classroom with recycled materials. Not only is it a great way to explore print making with your elementary students but it’s budget friendly! Practice printing with different amounts of paint on the plate, focusing on the raised areas and use different color values to create a layered effect! A little mes