Carborundum Printmaking with Speedball Demo Artist Gillian Pokalo

In this Instagram LIVE demonstration, Speedball Demo Artist, Gillian Pokalo shows viewers how to create carborundum plates in their homes or studios using a range of techniques and prints both with and without a press!

[@starvingartistscollective]

A wonderful video! Learnt a lot! Have not used the Carborundum paste before but now will need some. Am excited to try the 'etching' technique as I have avoided etching for years because of the acids and complex processes involved so now is my chance. TFS!!

[@janethughes406]

Thank you, Gillian - great stuff!

[@jackiebowcutt524]

Excellent. Many thanks. Inspiring.

[@robert4724]

An informative and entertaining video, thank you.

[@digitalbrayer]

Theres a video on here of using a crafters die cutting manual machine for printmaking (an Xcut xpress in the video I'm thinking of) it a great way to be able to do 'proper printmaking' well most importantly its affordable. Good video Gillian TFS

[@margaretbradish1764]

Hi there loved your video. I’m looking forward a reasonably sized printing press. Could you let me know the make of yours? Margaret B

[@lesleytreloarpersonal]

How do you clean the plate between prints ? Or perhaps do you not but just print your edition. Thanks

[@monrea10]

What size of mesh is recommended for the carborundum gel?

[@micaseidel2742]

how was the house made...was that with a screen?

[@lauraortiz7543]

Is it possible to print on canvas.

[@carolinewetton5965]

Akua inks in pots are vegan. Akua liquid pigments have honey in.

[@KMoWearableArt]

Wish Speedball would spring for a full-width camera ... this narrow panel is distracting and difficult to see.