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Introduction to relief, resist and monotype printmaking

Tutor: Rachel Moore, print artist

Join print artist and workshop tutor Rachel as she demonstrates three printmaking techniques: relief printmaking with linocut and junk printing; resist printmaking with screen printmaking; and monotype printmaking with a gelli plate. Suitable for complete beginners.

Preparation

Prepare materials and find a space to work.

Video time

63 minutes

Introduction to relief, resist and monotype printmaking with Rachel Moore

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  • A sketch, image or design to trace and print 
  • Tracing/greaseproof paper 
  • HB pencil for tracing  
  • A piece of softcut lino or lino tile 
  • A black Sharpie pen 
  • Linocut tool set 
  • Printing ink & a roller  
  • A piece of perspex, acrylic or a flat tray 
  • Paper to print onto 
  • A clean roller 
  • A clean polystyrene takeaway box 
  • A sketch, image or design to trace and print 
  • Tracing/greaseproof paper 
  • HB pencil for tracing  
  • A black Sharpie pen 
  • A pair of small scissors 
  • Inkpad 
  • Paper to print onto
  • A nylon printing screen/mesh with wooden frame 
  • A printing squeegee 
  • Newsprint or newspaper (don’t use cartridge paper) 
  • A craft knife or small scissors 
  • A craft cutting board 
  • Fabric or paper to print onto
  • Fabric paint 

Or

  • An embroidery hoop 
  • An old net curtain or muslin  
  • An old credit card or store card 
  • Fabric to print onto
  • Fabric paint 
  • A Gelli plate 
  • Matchpot, acrylic or gouache paints (any water-based paint) 
  • A printing roller 
  • Feathers/any textured natural materials 
  • Bubble wrap or other textured materials
  • Thick cartridge paper to print onto  

Or 

  • Thick cardboard 
  • Clingfilm 
  • Matchpot, acrylic or gouache paints (any water-based paint) 
  • A printing roller 
  • Feathers/any textured natural materials 
  • Bubble wrap or other textured materials 
  • Thick cartridge paper to print onto