Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Experiments with polyester litho plates

Both are the first prints using polyester litho plates which had the image printed on with a laser printer.  It is difficult to roll the ink on evenly, and it is very easy to lose areas when using the roller.  However, the top print was inked a la poupee with scrim, and has given an encouraging result.  More trials are needed!  But the polyester plate is such a brilliant alternative to a stone.
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4 comments:

Dijanne Cevaal said...

I really like the effect of these Olga- where do you get poly litho plates? I really like seeing your progress with the printing- printing being another of my passions. Would love to do more but time time time....

8:06 PM
marja-leena said...

How interesting! I've not heard of this kind of litho plate, though I've had virtually no experience with any kind of lithography. I like your results. Look forward to seeing more, Olga!

9:21 PM
Olga said...

Dijanne, thanks - I get the plates from the print studio where I do my classes, but they are available from printmaking outlets such as Intaglio in London, so I guess they should be available all over.

Marja-Leena, I like these plates too. They allow for me to build up my images on the computer and then transfer to the plate - or to draw directly onto the plate with oily/greasy implements, or permanent markers.

9:58 PM
Em said...

Hi, where did you learn how to use polyester litho plates? I've tried to find a course but so far nothing in the UK.

12:56 AM

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