Hand Printed Multi-Color Drypoint Printmaking with Akua Inks

See how to print drypoint plates with added color, using the Akua Pin Press. The ease and convenience of using the Pin Press is unlike any other hand-printing tool. Featuring artist and inventor of Akua Inks, Susan Rostow, this video will demonstrate printing detailed, incised line work with added color for depth. The Akua Pin Press received the "Best New Product" award at the National Art Materials Association conference in 2011.
For a complete list of the materials used in this video, click here: www.akuainks.com/wp-content/up...
Check out our "Drypoint Printnaking Up Close" video to see how to make a drypoint plate: • Drypoint Printmaking U...
Take a Hands-on Workshop: Ongoing drypoint and monotype workshops using Akua Inks are held at Susan Rostow's Brooklyn Studio. For the Brooklyn Studio schedule, please visit: www.SusanRostow.com

[@rodolfolarrea8493]

i have seen this video 1000 + 1 … cant stop

[@donmessec]

Excellent instructional video showing the value of working with both, Akua's original inks in successful combination with Akua Intaglio using the highly affordable Pin Press for those who love to make prints but can't afford an etching press. If you don't have an etching press, having a Pin Press has the added value of being able to work in your own studio space when you want. You are not tied to someone else's studio availability. Good job!

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[@pejjnunes3069]

Truly excellent video! Thank you! I look forward to trying this!

[@akuaprintshop4511]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@penmuni3833]

Please don't buy it. Steel roller machine or Etching press is worth the investment, not the hand roller pin press falsely advertised here. The regular etching press can produce enough pressure for the inks to insert in dampen paper. Hand rollers simply doesn't have the power. You can see the result. Ms. Susan Rostow spends a lot of money to advertise AKUA inks and hand steel roller and I am one of the unfortunate idiot to fell for it. It was really like travelling to India to get enlightenment and getting dysentry insteand.

[@jellevanderidder1375]

Superb explanation! Nice tips, thanks

[@rodolfolarrea8493]

I am fan of these videos ... awesome

[@printingladyt]

Can you use the medium to thicken the regular Akua inks, I find the colours a little bit too loose. The black is excellent.

[@searlescraig]

where can I purchase that pin press please many thanks craig

[@luizantonioalves2785]

Bom dia...onde eu consigo compra esse tipo cilindro aqui no Brasil???

[@olliephelan]

How much (roughly ) is that kit of Glass and the Roller ? Anyone ? What are they called ?

[@penmuni3833]

Please don't buy it. Steel roller machine or Etching press is worth the investment, not the hand roller pin press falsely advertised here. The regular etching press can produce enough pressure for the inks to insert in dampen paper. Hand rollers simply doesn't have the power. You can see the result. Ms. Susan Rostow spends a lot of money to advertise AKUA inks and hand steel roller and I am one of the unfortunate idiot to fell for it. It was really like travelling to India to get enlightenment and getting dysentry insteand.

[@prisillaspace]

😍😎💝

[@romanaruban9589]

can i print linocut with this pin press?

[@akuaprintshop4511]

Romana R you certainly can! We recommend you apply thin layers of the Akua Inks for relief printing, as the inks dry by absorption. You may want to lightly draw where your plate ends on the back of your print or newsprint to you don't abruptly roll off the edge and risk shifting the print when printing your linocut with the Pin Press.

[@sarahwangp]

For linocut I would say it's much easier to use a baren to hand-print

[@HorribleGamingFun]

Inexpensive!? The bloody thing costs nearly 800 bucks in Australia!

[@penmuni3833]

The hand steel roller is a travesty to this beautiful medium of art. It doesn't have enough pressure to produce good quality prints. The final print's horrible quality is the testament.

[@orion7741]

huh? countless professional artists would disagree with you.... the roller style etching press is standard equipment used by any and all serious printmakers. not exactly sure what other methods you are thinking of but the steel roller press is the only one that gives good results.

[@penmuni3833]

@@orion7741 Steel roller machine or Etching press is standard, not the hand roller one used here. The regular etching press can produce enough pressure for the inks to insert in dampen paper. Hand rollers simply doesn't have the power. You can see the result. Ms. Susan Rostow spends a lot of money to advertise AKUA inks and hand steel roller and I am one of the unfortunate idiot to fell for it. It was really like travelling to India to get enlightenment and getting dysentry insteand. AKUA inks and this pin press is just terrible. I am not sure what 'countless' artist you found who uses this hand roller. I have been in printmaking for nearly three decades. I am the only goon, whom I know bought this piece of junk.

[@johnpierce3042]

Well the personal label of goon makes sense. Obviously an etching press will give enough pressure for printing an etching. The point (as stated in the video) is the PinPress is cheaper and more accessible. You can clearly see great results here so what exactly are you spouting off about on every comment ?

[@winterwhite282]

Sloppy loose gloves are a pet peeve! Can't watch! Ha!

[@mkihlstedt9395]

appreciate the demo but too much advertisement of Akua

[@tracymarshall-johnson1417]

It's their account.

[@Silver_Paladin]

Yeah its weird how the Akua brand would advertise their own products huh?

[@penmuni3833]

Please don't buy it. Steel roller machine or Etching press is worth the investment, not the hand roller pin press falsely advertised here. The regular etching press can produce enough pressure for the inks to insert in dampen paper. Hand rollers simply doesn't have the power. You can see the result. Ms. Susan Rostow spends a lot of money to advertise AKUA inks and hand steel roller and I am one of the unfortunate idiot to fell for it. It was really like travelling to India to get enlightenment and getting dysentry insteand.