Drypoint Printing on Plexiglass - Cat Face

Starlu Studio

Starlu Studio

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In this video I take you through the process of drypoint printing from etching your plate to pressing the print.  I will be printing this image using a small etching press.
Supply list:  
Plexiglass - cut to the size plate you want.
Your Image - either a drawing or photo.
An Etching tool - This can be any sharp object to scratch the plexiglass, I'm using a diamond tip     etching pencil in this demo.  I've used a pottery tool in the past as well as an Exacto knife.
Black paper or cardboard, this is optional but a helpful tool that I used to see where I've etched
Paper towels or an old newspaper - used to. keep your area clean, apply the ink, and remove the ink.
Rubber Gloves
Intaglio Ink - on this demo I use calico safe wash ink.
Pre- dampened heavy Printmakers paper or watercolor paper -  I spray each page with water and stacked them between damp folded newsprint to have them ready for printing.
In this demo I use an etching press to print.

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