Up and about early this morning getting the Christmas collagraph ready as I am off out to continue working on the tree for the Christmas tree festival with friends in the Artists Shed, Steph, Avril and Maureen. The white oblongs at the top are my samples for making angel wings (for decorations). I have sandwiched gold mesh between 3 different types of tissue - all free with shopping. One will be posh because it has Jaeger printed on and worth at least another 50p - although at the end of the day you won't see it really.
Chose the simpler of my 2 angel designs, traced it onto carton card and then I cut it out and applied it with PVA glue to a piece of Daler board the size I want my print to be on the card. First coat of glue applied to the whole card as a seal so it will be dry and ready for another when I return.
This a collagraph card (a reject but you get the idea) I did a couple if years ago and made in exactly the same way - notice I forgot the tail but I have now glued a new one on. Well off to get organised all the bits I have prepared for the tree and I will blog about that later in the week.
I will catch up with your desks later.
Jackie
I've heard of collagraphs but I had to look it up again. So these are basically printing plates that you're going to use to make cards with? How cool! Will have to give it a try! Happy WOYWW! zsuzsa @ InkyDinkyDoodle #33
ReplyDeleteYes mine are cardboard plates. I will do a bit of a tutorial on the blog when I start the printing. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteAlways learning new things. Vicky(#20)
ReplyDeleteInteresting technique - I'd never heard of collographs before but it gives a great effect. The hares are wonderful :-)
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ 7 xxx
I've never heard of collagraph before this post! It looks really interesting - something new to try! Lindart #42
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this technique before. The result looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Sofie #17
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What a great image this is going to be. I've never seen a collagraph before, but it's such a neat idea. I like what you're doing here!
ReplyDeleteCollagraph was a new word for me too - but this looks like so much fun... and it's beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy Wednesday
Bubbles (Sheleen)
#37
I've tried differen kinds of graphic art (with metal plates and foam) and wood seems clear too... But wouldn't have thought its possible with card too! Going to keep an ete for your tutorial!
ReplyDeleteKristiina #27
I'm so excited to see a new technique! What beautiful results. So you could use this for so many things. Have a happy week and hugs! Sandy Leigh #42
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of the technique before but they look wonderful! I'll certainly be interested in seeing the tutorial
ReplyDeletethat is cool, so the sealing makes the paper last longer for the prints later? :) Thanks for the earlier visit, ~Stacy #42
ReplyDeleteYes I seal the card with 3 or 4 layers of PVA or you can use varnish. The block lasts a long time and costs nothing. x
DeleteThis is a new one for me to see look forward to seeing your tut
ReplyDeleteHugs Nikki 5
Ooooh, am liking the look of this - another thing to try!! Just need some time!! Thank you for your earlier visit, Happy WOYWW, Cindy #30 xx
ReplyDeleteWell, heres another day not wasted. Now I know about collagraphs! They look great, I love the idea of trapping other materials between layers...how clever you are.
ReplyDeleteWow!! I can't wait till you do the tutorial, these are amazing!! Thanks for sharing!!Have a great week, Ginny # 12
ReplyDeleteYep, like most here collograph printing is new to me too! Look forward to the tutorial. Happy crafting, Max #29 :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely intriguing! Look forward to seeing the completion.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit earlier - as you can see I am quite late visiting. I lost some of my ATCs and have spent a lot of time looking for them, found and posted off now so I can get round to visiting!
have a good week
Christine
Bishopsmate #41