Drypoint (with Drypoint Plastic)

[@FragilX]

Brilliant video, everything I needed to know, thank you Holly! 😀👍🏼

[@LondonArtPortfolio]

Great demo, Holly, It was super clear and really articulate, and you made it feel simple and straightforward, which is a special skill in your own right. I'd like to learn more about the types of small printing presses and costs, please.

[@Handprinteduk]

Thanks for watching! Here are some presses to check out: handprinted.co.uk/collections/presses

[@simonedoherty6195]

Thanks Holly, another informative video

[@edgardorozcocampos]

What a beautiful doll! Her big clear eyes are a pair of windows to Heaven! Thank you doll for your instructions!

[@annrosenthal8194]

Thanks Holly! Excellent info, but most people don't own a press or have access to one, especially in these COVID times. I've had pretty good luck with hand printing using the method you've shown for incising and inking. I added some Akua Mag Mix to the ink and that seemed to help with the hand printing. I sure wish there was a Handprinted in the US, where I am!!

[@Handprinteduk]

Oh fantastic!

[@jaybird6047]

I found that alcohol marker to tone the plexi before etching helps to see the marks. It remains transparent too.

[@Handprinteduk]

Great tip!

[@sarahnunns8263]

Great video thank you. Can you do this kind of printing without a press?

[@Handprinteduk]

Presses produce best results but you can get some prints on thinner paper (like Shoji) and a spoon.

[@ruthpallek5202]

Is plexi glass an alternative for making a plate ?

[@Handprinteduk]

Yes, if it will go through a press

[@lucretiaonutube]

Hi Holly, thank you for lovely video ... I have Caligo safewash ink, can I use that? I also have Caligo oil based ink.

[@pappanalab]

Idk if you still need the information but I use the Caligo ink and it works great for me. Depending on the tube you might want some ink modifiers though

[@cryptochampion3836]

Does the final print feel rough to the touch? Let me know thanks.

[@Handprinteduk]

No, the final print feels smooth

[@annrosenthal8194]

Also, what is "drypoint plastic"? I know Akua makes plastic plates. And what brand are the etching needles you have in your shop?

[@Handprinteduk]

Drypoint plastic is a plastic we sell that we have found is ideal for drypoint printing. The etching needles are Abig

[@jariseri5583]

Where can you buy drypoint plastic in U.S.A? And what is the brand of this drypoint plastic?

[@alexa.davronov1537]

Beautiful baby. Too bad you were busy with useless things!