How to Ink a Collagraph Print Plate Dynamically Using One Color

[@NouriaDiallo]

Thank you, that was very inspiring! And yes, I for one would love a tutorial on dauber making.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Nouria - thanks for the feedback! I *love* using daybeds instead of brushes. 👍🏽

[@SadafMirza]

I made mine using leftover felt fabric. Just cut a long rectangular shape. Fold it and wrap around paper tape around it. It works just perfect and no cleaning too!

[@mariemul-vanderroest5464]

My compliments, the way you explain it all. You do this in a very nice way: clear, quietly explained and what is important to me you speak not fast. I live in the Netherlands so English is not my native language. I understand it, I write it, but when it is spoken very fast and with an accent too, it becomes difficult. But you do it PERFECTLY!

[@bdelpesco]

Hello Marie! Thank you for your compliments! I really appreciate your feedback, and I’m glad the tutorial was helpful for you. If you have any questions, you can put them here in the comments. Happy creating to you!

[@liz-annawaugh955]

This was so awesome! I have some Akua inks on the way. So excited! Those variations sound exciting, too!

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Liz-Anna, Thanks for the note, and the feedback. Inks on the way is a very exciting prospect! I hope you have an entire weekend long printmaking party!

[@nachtschimmen]

Another successful and informative film that is narrated professionally and in a way that is interesting enough to keep you watching and with written instructions that accentuate the spoken points. Thanks!

[@bdelpesco]

Zachar, Your feedback and compliments make me grin. Thank you for being so kind. :)

[@carolbarnes7520]

Belinda, thank you for such a clear informative video. I am new to printing so I have a lot to learn! I have cut two simple monotype plates and have printed them, with lots of trial and error, using a die cut machine bought just for this purpose. Your video has inspired me to try to create a plate with more tonal variety. Carol UK

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Carol, Those little embossing machines are perfect mini-presses! Are you following the group on Facebook devoted exclusively to converting them into presses?

[@carolbarnes7520]

@@bdelpesco No Belinda, I don't 'do' Facebook, though I am aware that a lot goes on there in the art community. For now I am happy to limit myself to prints that are up to 22cm wide. Next week I am doing a course which will give me access to a large printing press. Carol UK

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Carol, your course sounds exciting! I hope your time there is fruitful. Here is a review of 6 craft die cut machines that can be used as presses by Sally Hirst; kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZqlaoCLdsl8mtU

[@DanielSMatthews]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, I am a home educator with five students and channels such as yours are a wonderful resource!

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Daniel, I am so glad this is helpful for you, and I hope your students blossom under your earnest tutelage. Sending you a high five, from teacher to teacher!

[@starvingartistscollective]

Another wonderfully accessible way to make prints!! Thank you Belinda! Yes. Would love to see you make a coloured ink version with daubers. Appreciate your channel!

[@bdelpesco]

You got it! Thank you for the encouraging feedback! I'll get started on the full color inked version of this collagraph in the coming days! How FUN!

[@practicaltheology]

Highly informative, great video Belinda.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi there, David! Thank you for the nice feedback. I hope your creative time is flourishing, and you are doing very well. Happy printing!

[@almasanbern9871]

Wonderful tutorial Belinda. Thank you for all you offer in the printmaking process. Yes please I would like to see how to make a full color inked plate. Again thank you.

[@bdelpesco]

Hello Alma! I appreciate your encouragement - thank you for taking the time to write. And I’d be glad to make a tutorial of this same collagraph plate inked and printed in full color! Happy printing!

[@MsTarantism]

So many handy tips for collagraph! Thank you for this informative tutorial!! I will think of some questions once I try this. I am taking a printmaking class currently in Oakland, California. Yes, I would like to know how to make those felt daubers. :)

[@bdelpesco]

MsTarantism, You are so welcome! Your class sounds wonderful! Thanks for the feedback, and the request for the daubers. In the meantime, have a look at this post about it on my blog: www.belindadelpesco.com/collagraph-tutorial.html/. Happy printing to you!

[@christinemoore5149]

I love all your demonstrations! Fantastic!

[@bdelpesco]

Thank you, Christine!

[@0911relax]

Thank you so much. So clear without waffle. Well done!! Very creative.

[@bdelpesco]

I’ve always wanted to be less waffley! Thank you for that. And happy printing to you!

[@marionwigzell7334]

Hi Belinda. A great tutorial and a beautiful print. I would love to see a colour application on this plate. Thank you for sharing your knowledge (-: Marion

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Marion, Thanks so much for your feedback, and your compliment. I will definitely make a full color a la poupee inking version of this plate. Happy printing to you in the meantime!

[@borealchorusstudio]

Wonderful tutorial! Thank you Belinda! Yes, I would love to see a how-to video on making the daubers as well as inking in multiple colours on the same pass.

[@bdelpesco]

Hello Boreal - thanks for the compliments! And the feedback! I’ll make a dauber and a full color version of this print in a future video tutorial.... if you’re subscribed, you’ll get notified when a new video is posted. 👍🏽🤓

[@jodybouchereau9393]

Love to see how you add pencils to the print. Thankyou so much for sharing I love your very informative videos 💜

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Jody - I’m glad the information is helpful. I’d be happy to make a tutorial video on adding colored pencil to a single color print. (It’s so fun!) Thanks for the feedback!

[@hannahskoonberg]

A wonderful video. Thank you for making this.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Hannah, Thanks for the compliment - I hope it was helpful for your next art project. :)

[@simonedoherty6195]

Great video once again thank you. Adding coloured pencil (you can tell I'm an Ozzie by the spelling), adding colour on the plate to make a one pull print with multi colours and how to make the daubers all sound great to me. Thanks again.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Simone - Thanks so much for your feedback! I will add each of them to the New Video list!

[@lesleytreloarart]

Really enjoyed this thank you I would love to see your colour version of this plate and how you make your day era! I loved your simple registration on the press as with tape :)

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Lesley - Thanks for weighing in on the next few video tutorials. I will happily make video tutorials on the full color version of this collagraph, and another about how to make felt daubers too. Thanks for your feedback!

[@dana-nu4op]

Thank you for an informative video and seeing the process to completion. I would also enjoy a video on colored inking to pull a complete print with color. I suppose dauber making would be needed as well. Thanks so much for all the assistance with print making as we do not have any hands on classes in the area.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Dana, I'll be your hands on class! A full color collagraph, and a dauber making video are in the works, officially! Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. It makes a big difference after sending a video out into the abyss. If any other printmaking questions come up, leave them here in the comments. Happy printing!

[@joanhurtado8677]

Beautiful print

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks for the compliment, Joan. :)

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Belinda. Great to see you back on KZbin.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Fran and Rich! Thanks for the welcome back... its good to be here again! I hope you’re both staying warm and creative this winter!

[@karenw8929]

You are such a good teacher ... thank you!

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Karen! Thanks so much for the feedback! Happy printing!

[@mountainsno]

Thank you so much. I so appreciate a professional who is willing to share knowledge. I have a small local group of people who I would like to taste some art experiences. I will add your channel to the recommended watch list. I believe it is very important to immerse people in art experiences.... and then they are aware and can make some choices about what they might like to add to their lives. Great video. Lots of important information.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Maretta, That's Wonderful! Spread the love of art! Thanks for letting me know, and I hope your local group blooms a garden of new, lovely art!

[@vivianschilling4817]

I would love to see a video of the color plate, thanks!

[@margarethogan7440]

Once again I have enjoyed your instruction. Thank you!

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Margaret! You're so welcome! I hope it leads to all sorts pf tonal experiments on your collagraph plates!

[@nachtschimmen]

Also I just wanted to let you know that your films have inspire me to start experimenting with combining linocut [oil cloth] printing, intaglio printing and floor lino embossing... In all honesty I'm still trying to find a way to use collagraphs - the only thing that's holding me back is the fact that I have to use a razor blade to incise the paper. But then again I didn't even know what one was until I saw your films, so there's time enough for working that out. I'm so going to your art blog.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Zachar, I’m glad you’re having so much fun. Curiosity is fuel. Experimentation is brain aerobics. You’re an art athlete. 👍🏽

[@sarah-janemcconnell6813]

This is wonderful. Thank you so much Belinda for the continuing excellent content you make. You’re a great teacher! 🙏👏💕😊

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Sarah! Thanks so much for your encouraging feedback! I’m so glad this was helpful. Let me know if there are any specific methods you’d like to see more of here. I love hearing from you! Happy printing!

[@sarah-janemcconnell6813]

@@bdelpesco You’re very welcome! Thanks for your reply 😊💕. The very first video I watched from you was the one that printed a plexi dry point on top of a collagraph. It was beautiful (a whale and a boy if I remember correctly?). I loved the way the fine detailed lines of the drypoint brought the gorgeous collagraph colours and textures to life. I’d love to see another tutorial like that if you ever feel like doing another one. 😊🙏🥰

[@bdelpesco]

@@sarah-janemcconnell6813 - that's a great idea! I love that one too, and I haven't paired drypoint with collagraph in a long time. My mind is already racing with possible subjects! Thanks for the suggestion, and the compliment!

[@sarah-janemcconnell6813]

@@bdelpesco you’re welcome! oooh, exciting!!! Thanks for considering my idea. 😊🙏💕

[@bixnash1]

Brilliant.... will be hunting for wiping fabrics from my stash. Interested in the full colour version. I've used Lyra colour Water soluble crayons scribbled over the relevant areas, sprayed with water and it worked really well, picking up the blacks from previous runs. Bx

[@bdelpesco]

Hey Bixxy - I can picture the Lyra colour printing with the contrast of remaining black ink.... I bet the result was beautiful. Do you use any of the modifiers or extenders from akua to help faint remnants release from the plate? Thanks for the feedback. :)

[@annevibekep3667]

You are a wonderful creator and a brilliant teacher ;-)

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks for your kindness, Anne! I hope your printmaking adventures are fun and fruitful!

[@steina40]

Wonderful, thank you Belinda.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Steinunn! Thank you, my friend! Wishing you a cascade of creative days ahead!

[@steina40]

@@bdelpesco Hi Belinda my friend. I always enjoy watching you create your wonderful art and showing us who are eager to learn from you. Have a lovely day "

[@oncalldev]

Really clear explanation of the process. Still thinking about collagraphs. One thing that struck me was that as you customize the inking on the plate, the print that's pulled is fairly unique unless that inking is done the same way on subsequent prints. My experience in printmaking goes way back to my days doing stone lithography, where once an acceptable artist's proof is pulled you can pull subsequent prints without any modification to how the ink is applied - which I imagine can also be done in a more conventional collagraph. I suppose customizing the ink application is just a different process I with different expectations in the final print - but it does seem that it would involve a lot of additional work if the intent is to run an edition of prints. Thanks very much for the video.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Bruce, I think controlled wiping on intaglio prints has likely been done for hundreds of years. Once an artist, or a master printmaker has created the optimal print via careful wiping, they'd be inclined to print every intaglio in the edition exactly the same way, because that inking and wiping created the most attractive print. I had a chance to see Anders Zorn's etching plates next to his reference drawing, photos and prints to really scrutinize his process, and his *wiping* was key to the amazing etchings and drypoints he created. Wiping ink is as important to the finished work as the incised line and drawing skills on the matrix. I think beginner printmakers don't understand inking and wiping, and they treat this stage of making a print like they're drying dishes. It's an art, like all the rest of printmaking process. And there's no arguing that its a lot of work. Absolutely. But it's worth attention and care in the process, to see the work through from beginning to final print in the edition. Thanks for your feedback and compliments. Happy printmaking to you. :)

[@sallyevans7244]

Great video... Just starting to experiment with collography and this is really useful. Thankyou

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Sally - I'm so glad it was helpful! Happy experimenting to you! :)

[@manoletemora5267]

Excellent instruction video with compelling artistic results.

[@bdelpesco]

Hello Manolete - I’m glad the instructions were useful! Thanks for your feedback. Happy inking and wiping your collagraph prints!

[@nachtschimmen]

One thing I observed when combining inks with embossing was that the shadows created by the embossing created an incredible variation in tones, but not only because of the amount of ink, but specifically by the shadows created when the the embossed extrudes in or out depending on which side of the paper you look at. It took me awhile to work out how I was creating such variety. Now it seems so obvious I can't understand why I didn't see it straight away.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Zachar, Yes, the printmaker’s observations are never ending. We get “schooled” by the resulting artwork, so that’s motivation to make A Lot of Art.

[@sallyallerton9279]

This is exactly what I needed, thank you!

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Sally! Oh good! I hope your next collagraph pull sets your heart racing with Beauty!

[@jocelynelangis777]

Thank you so much Belinda !

[@ZenARTSupplies]

Thank you so much, Belinda, for sharing another great technique/process. So excited for this series! :)) - Beatrice

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Beatrice! Thanks for the feedback! If there’s any process in particular that you’d find helpful as a demo, be in touch!

[@judithniania678]

Thank you. Awesome tutorial.

[@bdelpesco]

You're welcome! I’m so glad it was helpful! Happy printing!

[@illustratornamedkasper]

Great vid. I absolutely love printmaking and collagraphy is my favorite!

[@bdelpesco]

Hi itsraining - yes, printmaking is totally fun, and collagraph prints are always an adventure! Thanks for your feedback - I’m glad you liked it! :)

[@jocelynelangis777]

Love your tutorial .you are A great teacher! I do not have a press can I do it another way?

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Jocelyne, There are press alternatives that work very effectively for collagraph and drypoint, etc. Are you following the Craft Press Printmaking group on Facebook? facebook.com/groups/1544918272204523

[@jocelynelangis777]

Wonderfully done ! Thanks

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks for the feedback, Jocelyne! 🍪

[@nachtschimmen]

So many great techniques !

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Zachar - I’m glad you feel enthused! Have baskets of courage and dive right in!

[@jhavens71]

thank you! Great tutorial!

[@bdelpesco]

You're welcome! Happy print experiments to you!

[@PanerramikVon]

great tips, thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@bdelpesco]

Glad it was helpful! Happy Printmaking!

[@jeangriffin8247]

Great video thank you so much

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Jean, I'm glad you liked it. Let me know if you have any questions! :)

[@cjwalden8705]

Loved this !

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks for the feedback, CJ... happy printing!

[@audreyconway9933]

You are so generous. Thank you ❤

[@bdelpesco]

Thank you for that, Audrey! I hope you make something soon!

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Wonderful tutorial thanks.

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks for the feedback, Maggie! I’m glad it was useful!

[@angelasmets7961]

Thank you so much, I really appreciated this, would it be possible to show a video if someone doesn’t has a press?

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Angela - see my details in the description box under the video, or in the first comment I posted here. The video I referred to for making a collagraph print is a hand transferred (no press) option.

[@kachigh]

Where does one buy tarlaton fabric? Thank you for explaining while showing the images. Your video is very helpful.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Kachigh - if you’re using Akua inks, id recommend their particular brand of tarlatan: amzn.to/44PoNNp It can be used over and over, and washed out every few months or so with Dawn Dish soap in a bucket, and then hung to dry outdoors.

[@trishapeters4422]

Your videos are so helpful to beginner printmakers! What types of paper work best for this type of printing?

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Trisha! Thanks for the feedback - I appreciate reading that the videos are helping you! Under each video, in the description area, there are lists with links for all the supplies used in the tutorials. You might try BFK Rives paper… I love both the lightweight & heavyweight stock. amzn.to/3Oz6aVd

[@edyerae1000]

Loved your great video. I want to subscribe but don’t see where I can do that.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Edith - when you’re watching the video, there is a red KZbin button on the video screen in the lower right corner. Click that to subscribe. 😻

[@jentai7536]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. Can anything be used instead of intaglio ink? Slow drying acrylic paints, for example, or oil paints?

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Jen, You can certainly experiment with slow-drying acrylics and oil paints, but in all of my tests over the years - especially if you are hand-transferring the print (without a press), nothing produces rich darks and compelling mark-making like good quality printmaking ink. Give it a go with what you have, and then ask around to see if anyone near you has printmaking ink you can borrow and test. Experimental printmaking adventures are part of what makes this medium so fun. Keep your explorer's hat on, and test different papers, printing on wet vs damp paper, and assorted pigments. Take notes and have fun!

[@kristianneripple6791]

Thank you so much for this video. I have a question. I have some little spots that appeared all over my plate when I tried to make my collograph. I did add a little bit of mag mix to thicken to the ink. Do you think I added too much and that’s where the spots came from?

[@bdelpesco]

Hello Kristianne - The spots are on the plate, and not on your prints? Could you email me an image of the spots? Hello At BelindaDelPesco dot com

[@susanmarcoux7005]

So, if you make more than one print from the same plate but finish them with different mediums, how would you number them? Would they each be considered a 'one of' or would you call them a series or what? Thanks for sharing, I'm enjoying the videos...it's been a long time since I made prints.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Susan, There are many opinions about how to mark prints with variations. I would mark each print with the title, my signature, the print number, edition size and e.v. for "edition varies". 🙌

[@bdelpesco]

Hi There! This new printmaking tutorial is a demonstration of how to control Lights and Darks strategically while wiping Inks from a single-color intaglio style mat board collagraph plate. The blog post for this video, with the material list, is here: www.belindadelpesco.com/how-to-ink-a-collagraph-print.html/ If you're looking for instructions to make a collagraph plate from mat board like this one, look at this tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqmzdYGvgtaqmsU For best viewing of tutorial videos, hover your cursor and click the tiny gear in the lower right corner of the video window and watch this at the highest resolution (1080p). You can also watch it full screen by clicking the little square to the far right of the gear. (Press the escape key on your keyboard when you're finished to get back to regular size video window.)

[@jentai7536]

Is speedball water-based ink good for this king of printing?

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Jen, if you mean Speedball relief ink that’s water based, no - it will dry very fast and stick to your plate. Look for *intaglio ink* - from Akua (also a Speedball product), Cranfield Caligo Safewash, Graphic Chemical (doesn’t wash up with water, but you can break it down with vegetable oil, or turpentine), or any printmaking ink designed for intaglio printmaking.

[@jentai7536]

@@bdelpesco thank you, Belinda

[@agneshosni4787]

Can you reuse the template later on? Like months later? Can you mix ink colours ?

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Agnes, Yes, you can print from the plate much later. It can be used over and over agin.

[@cathychichery9972]

Bonjour Comment faites vous vos « éponges « pour étaler l encre ?

[@bdelpesco]

Bonjour, Cathy. Vous verrez quelques photos des applicateurs en feutre dans cet article de blog: www.belindadelpesco.com/collagraph-tutorial.html/

[@jocelynelangis777]

How to make the bruer

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Jocelyne - did you want to ask how to make something?

[@CoveMermadame]

❤

[@bdelpesco]

🤝🏽

[@cbl3628]

Respectful question: How is this a collagraph? Definitely intaglio, but I don’t see collagraph.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi CBL, Tell me how you think a collagraph is made and printed? Collagraph refers to the plate. Intaglio vs relief refers (in part) to the inking method, and in this case - both were used.

[@MissNausicaa87]

First like!!!

[@bdelpesco]

😁😘