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Intaglio printing

Tutor: Rachel Moore, print artist

Resident Virtual Village Hall print maker Rachel, introduces us to Intaglio, a technique in which an image is cut, marked or engraved into a surface and the recessed area holds the ink.

This technique is the direct opposite of relief printing. Rachel shows us how to use a Tetra Pak carton to make our own Intaglio prints.

Preparation

Prepare your materials and find a sturdy table or floor to work on.

Video time

28 minutes

Intaglio printing with Rachel Moore

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  • A Tetra Pak carton that has been emptied, cut open, cleaned and dried
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Craft knife or scalpel
  • Etching needle (optional)
  • A5 or A4 cartridge paper
  • Shallow container big enough to hold your paper and filled with enough water to submerge your paper
  • Rubber / latex gloves
  • Intaglio ink or block printing ink (linocut ink) in your choice of colour
  • Old toothbrush
  • Newspaper or sheet of acrylic to protect your work surface
  • Cotton rag, kitchen towel and cotton buds
  • Clean towel or tea towel
  • A metal dessert spoon or a pasta making machine or if you’re lucky enough to have an etching press you can use that!
  • Spare paper.