Drypoint Printmaking Up Close with Akua Inks

[@rodolfolarrea8493]

Susan Rostov is a genius … I have seen her Akua videos million times … Her contribution to art world is invaluable

[@raincatz4512]

the quality of the marks is really good. thank you for the demonstration!

[@sorayuu1710]

Very beautiful print! It's always interesting to see what people use as reference while they work on a piece, since through that outside visual we are shown how their artistic creativity moves into the final piece from the artist's own personal style! I've seen alot of physical references used through my years in art classes but I haven't seen any lobster shell yet, so that's really cool!

[@KpxUrz5745]

That is one huge impressive etching press. I always use newsprint over the printing paper to help ensure nothing gets on the blankets. I like the random grain roulette wheel but believe it is quite overpriced. I have also made a few useful tools to apply some plate grain in the form of grainy rollers and small mallets using carborundum paper. It should be pointed out that drypoint on a copper plate will permit somewhat larger editions than a plexiglass plate does. Nice demonstration.

[@bumblebee3358]

I will be trying this in an evening class next week. This is a very useful video, thanks.

[@akuaprintshop4511]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Have a great class!

[@bumblebee3358]

@@akuaprintshop4511 yes, thank you, it was great fun.

[@elcaminante500]

Aunque no entiendo muy bien el proceso del "drypoint" ni cosas parecidas, es hermoso ver trabajar a estos maestros artistas

[@AtnYx3]

really helpful,life saver👏🏻🎯

[@riccardino4637]

I have to ask...why are there thumb’s downs? this seems like a perfect presentation of drypoint...thanks for posting and great job.

[@theranseaton7755]

My sentiments exactly. Perfect video

[@riccardino4637]

@@theranseaton7755 Yes!

[@BathroomTile]

It's a fact of life you'll have to get used to. There will always be at least one person who dislikes a video just for the hell of it. Who knows, maybe they didn't like the drawing, maybe they're embittered printmakers who didn't approve of some technicality, maybe they're just dumb.

[@wisdomtrue2008]

Sad people with a lot of time, but no friends..

[@DiodePress]

Great video. I've always been curious about Akua ink. Any experience using it with Mezzotints? I'd assume it would work as well as traditional inks for that as well? I'll give it a shot on one of my next prints. Great to see other printmaking channels on KZbin!

[@akuaprintshop4511]

Thanks Diode Press! It will definitely work and applying the ink to the plate is the same as traditional oil. The only difference you will see is that Akua Inks dry with a matte finish, so the way the black captures the light is a bit different. It all depends on what you are expecting for the final result. Keep in touch with any questions :)

[@MaximillianKerr]

I wonder what the plate material is? Perspex plates would be better and harder wearing than acetate for small editions! I have another question, I have seen printmaking students print their intaglio plates, ink face down onto dry paper. It seems to get results though I don't quite understand how? I have been taught traditionally to print damp paper onto the inked surface. I see in your video you print damp paper on to your printing plate. I enjoyed your video, it was comprehensive and very educational. PS I've recently changed my printing inks to Akua and love the colour range. I'm using lots of transparency added to very small amounts of colour to create beautiful woodcuts! The blacks also give me great tonal variety in my collagraphs.

[@akuaprintshop4511]

Thanks for the comment Max Kerr-Hislop ! The plate used in this video is made of PETG Plastic. Due to the burr that is created by the drypoint line, the ink sits more on the top surface of the plate, allowing a good transfer whether printed traditionally or inverted. As far as printing traditional intaglio inverted, this article here touches on that (www.akuainks.com/wp-content/uploads/4-Color-article-by-Keith3.pdf). That's great to hear that you have switched to Akua Inks - share your prints on our Akua Water-based inks Facebook page! We're glad you enjoyed the video, and stay tuned for more!

[@meistersinger7600]

Well done!

[@Konrad_K.]

Awesome stuff

[@franciscamariacabrera6363]

Thank you for this video. Can I use Akua intaglio fror aquatints (in copper engravings)?

[@brittanyroden4402]

Where did you get the drypoint tools from?

[@infie]

Would you be able to print similarly utilizing the Akua Pin Press? Just curious.

[@jackalynarchibald1246]

Do you clean up with water using this ink ?

[@ana_krn9094]

Where can I get those Drypoint tools from?

[@ninahowe8230]

can you please tell me what the pegs are called used to hang the prints? i would love to get some. thank you. :)

[@akuaprintshop4511]

They are small binder clips :)

[@900cubes]

where can I get one of those aprons!? and maybe a shirt!?

[@sophiewalsh5492]

Just wondering, why does it only make 20 prints? Like, why couldn’t u just keep using it throughout time?

[@akuaprintshop4511]

Excellent question! The lines within the plate will break down after many prints due to the pressure of the etching press required to make the prints. Essentially, etched or incised lines have a slight dimension to them that will eventually flatten from excessive pressure, an inevitable byproduct of printmaking.

[@connorjamesd]

not sure if I'm just being short sighted here, but would someone be able to explain to me the benefits of drypoint printmaking? I mean if there's other (possibly easier and quicker??) printmaking processes out there, then what does drypoint offer me that other methods don't? For example, how would an image look different if it were to be drypoint printed rather than done by screen print, or anything else for that matter? I'm interested to know I just don't understand what that is yet.

[@WS-bk7uu]

I think you get a really nice line quality that you don't get with other mediums. It also produces nice velvety blacks. Of course you could do traditional etching but you'd need an acid bath and have to wax your plates.

[@juliaarbuckle87]

The original copper plate is expensive so this option is cheaper also with things like lino cutting the lines are a lot thicker, this method gives a more detailed and bigger range of marks and mark quality. Silk Screen gives a completely different result. I think is depends on what the artist is going for and their style but if you enjoy a Detailed process then this is a good method.

[@sophiewalsh5492]

connorjamesd I’ve only ever done drypoint and block printing, and between the two, I feel like it’s just wayyyy more detailed and higher quality with drypoint and you can get much smaller lines and stuff compared to carving Lino. I know how to do screen printing in theory, but I don’t have access to the tools I need for it and we don’t do it in the school I’m at so I’ve never really had the chance to try it, but from videos I’ve watched on it, it seems like a much longer process and it seems more technology based instead of like, the type of hand drawn high detail old fashioned kinda thingy we have going on with drypoint. Idk tho haha I’m just judging screenprinting based on KZbin videos about it

[@nycgweed]

What if you don’t have etching press?

[@alierem4266]

Nothing wrong if a large diameter pvc pipe is made into a rolling piece, which can be rolled over paper to print. . cut pipe to lenght desired, . stand it upright with a metal tube in centre (secured) with handle parts extending out both ends 10cm long, . mix and pour concrete into it allow it to dry for 2 days. It will be heavy but no comparison on price of a printing press, perhaps usd1200 or so, minimum.

[@mh167434]

What is the name of the wiping fabric?

[@akuaprintshop4511]

It is Akua wiping fabric, made from polyester material.

[@emy1111]

fantastic thank you

[@GhiyasID]

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[@oguzkagg]

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[@900cubes]

where can I get one of those aprons!? and maybe a shirt!?