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How to make a Drypoint Etching Print - Trace Your Art on Drafting Film - Printmaking Demo

Belinda Del Pesco

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This video is an intermediate to advanced printmaking demonstration of a drypoint engraving created on drafting film (also known as Mylar or Dura-Lar).

Here is a playlist of videos focused on drypoint printmaking:
http://bit.ly/1D3Rrs9

This video shows how to make a drypoint on plexiglass, and includes some tips on wiping the plate:
Printmaking Tutorial Demonstration - Drypo...

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If you don't have a press, see both of these videos for tips to print a drypoint engraving by hand:
http://bit.ly/1HHRBtf
http://bit.ly/1zaApCr

Check the links below for supplies so you can make a drypoint on mylar too:

drawing pencils
http://amzn.to/1DgCVM7

Dura-Lar (polyester drafting film as a plate alternative)
http://amzn.to/1urklAm

etching needle:
Twisted Scribe (or Whistler's Needle)
https://amzn.to/2XdClhB

tarlatan for wiping ink from the plate
http://amzn.to/2iL4wBU

daubers or "dollies": rolled strips of felt for #ink application
http://amzn.to/1iwGsLg
(see this post - https://www.belindadelpesco.com/2018/... for instructions to make a felt dauber to ink your plates)
or
you can use bristle paint brushes
http://amzn.to/1fszmKa

Matboard
https://amzn.to/2ZbnJkC

bfk rives printmaking paper (use this if you want to add other media, like watercolor, to your print)
amzn.to/1yMFTtc

japanese kozo paper - use this if you plan to leave the inks untouched, with no other media added to the print)
http://amzn.to/1C97v9I

watercolors
http://amzn.to/1odkaWN

spatula for mixing/laying out ink
http://amzn.to/1sevJsW

akua ink
https://amzn.to/2ZcAjjE

akua mag mix (thickens ink)
https://amzn.to/2Zbp0bo

rubber gloves
http://amzn.to/1bNmWvu

apron
http://amzn.to/1fWXkIh

Takach etching press
http://www.takachpress.com

If you have any questions about the process, please leave them in the comment section, and I’ll do my best to answer them quickly! Happy printing! #printmaking #drypoint #draftingfilm #printmaking

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20 Comments

@christopherfarrell-artist3557 8 years ago

drafting film is one of the most dynamic mediums available today.....I love it!

@ludouglas1 7 years ago

Hi, I found you a long time ago, Belinda, and had forgotten your channel existed. This was a great informative tutorial so thanks very much. Linda x

@JodieDeeWebb 11 years ago

This is amazing, I am going to have to try this, I have just finished my art degree but I want to keep up with my art! I started this channel to keep my creative process flowing and I love finding other artists and tutorials, it's so much fun!

@karmindy1 4 years ago

I am new to print making and I am learning so much from you.! Thank you so much for sharing your information. I can’t wait to try all of these things you have a demonstrated. ❤️

@patkuzbida6989 2 years ago

Thanks!

@maggiefreeman6513 4 years ago

Thank you for another great video Belinda.

@melkolstad4239 10 years ago

I hope I don't sound too "stalker-y", but as a newbie your videos are so very helpful!! Thanks so much for the great ideas! :D

@prisillaspace 8 years ago

Lovely....I'm just beginning a drypoint on plexiglass...great tip for using mylar drafting sheets. 😍😎💝 Thank you.

@MonaTurnbull 9 years ago

Love it Berlinda!!!

@pejjnunes3069 7 years ago

Wowed! Again super!

@toddtremeer7057 4 years ago

I'm wondering if you can use the pattern shirt stamp process to make an oil-loving relief print area? It would mix a litho relief process on a dryoint etching. I love the use of thin mylar for drypoints. I've done lots of drypoints on plastic but never mylar. I can't wait to try. Thanks for posting.

@tigrankhashmanyan1894 11 years ago

Awesome! :-)

@Aloisiosalesdesouza 7 years ago

Muito belo parabéns!!

@nachtschimmen 4 years ago

This is a great technique! I really do love the things you post ...Now I just have to work out what mylar actually is... I've been using plastic from a folder because it's shiny but you're saying you need to use a matte surface? I bet I can find something I can use at home or that I can buy anywhere. Also, I've been transferring images to the shiny surface by printing an image on an ink-jet printer directly onto the backing paper of labels (I took the labels off) and smearing wood glue on the surface and then applying the paper. It means I often have to scratch off the ink when doing the engraving, but that's how I made the first perspex engraving so it works. Thanks again for these great films.

@CherylWolber-ir1yl 2 years ago

Another terrific print making tutorial! Could this print be hand printed with a spoon back?

@lianneruppel6382 10 years ago

Is there ANYTHING you cannot do with matte finish duralar? This was fabulous. Thank you. My students can do this.

@kaynilsen8405 4 years ago

Hi Belinda, I’ve been experimenting with different types of plates and dry point. I noticed in your video that you did not use any blankets in your press. Can you tell me the reason for this? Many thanks.

@elvinacheah 7 years ago

It watching this video isn't therapeutic I don't know what else is.

@kathyshen5872 9 years ago

Hi Belinda; Thanks the prompt response. I am using an Akua tartalan and graffix matte duralar. Thinking about it though, it may be the transparent additive making the ink less opaques so easier to wipe off. I will let you know if results change when I add the transparency. I have some, I had not yet seen your video on my first attempts. Thanks for your time and knowledge

@mlthomas36 11 years ago

Sorry, I just looked at the video referenced below on dry point printing without a press.
The hardness of the plate seems to allow the spoon to work. Would we have to put a hard backing under the mylar?