Ken Elliott: Printing a two color etching with Chine Colle

An informative video about hand-made, color etchings. Colorado artist, Ken Elliott films and narrates how his two-color etching is printed. This 8 minute video takes place at Open Press Studios, Denver. Mark Lunning is the master printer in the video. View Ken's website at www.kenelliott.com and Open Press Studios at www.openpressltd.com

[@KpxUrz5745]

That is a truly beautiful large etching press. As an experienced etcher, the problem I see with so many elaborately produced prints is that, in the end, most are not really very good works of art. And, so I have to side with someone like an early Picasso, who produced remarkable etchings (like the "Frugal Repast") on previously used scrappy plates. In the end, the art itself always surpasses the production techniques. Having said this, I always love the entire process!

[@andreahegarty9262]

Please make more wonderful content, beautiful!

[@albertoortegafina7086]

Excellent press....

[@kaywilson1740]

Can't begin to express how interesting and well done this you tube is. I had no idea how this process was done, and yet after watching it twice now, I'm still amazed by Mark's precision. Thank you for sharing your art Ken.

[@sdouba]

Your work is inspirational. Thanks for the instructional video. Your generosity sharing your experience is appreciated.

[@elliottkce]

Thank you for the kind words. You are so very welcome!

[@ezfitchick]

So helpful - the finished piece is brilliant and beautiful!

[@elliottkce]

+Sheila Eastman Thank you Shelia!!

[@KpxUrz5745]

Was surprised that newsprint was not placed over the printing paper to protect the blankets. I enjoyed seeing his way of lightly dusting on the wheat paste. It is nice to see a skilled printer in action, instead of the usual youtube amateurs.

[@hermionesacks]

Lovely work.. beautifully executed! Thanks for showing.

[@rlcanaga]

Very nicely done!

[@elliottkce]

Those are two separate plates. I'm glad you like the video. Mark is expert!

[@roswithayoung8908]

I have tried your way of chine Colle at Tafe in Australia and had good resoles with it thank you roswitha young

[@carolannwaugh]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@devonwomble]

Really well demonstrated.

[@jennyhughes4474]

Really beautiful work!

[@elliottkce]

Thank you very much Jenny!

[@elliottkce]

Thank you Marianne!!

[@rogermariart]

Excellent, thanks for sharing the steps

[@fbpliegorrivero8869]

Excellent piece! 👍 👍 👍

[@elliottkce]

Thank you very much!

[@elliottkce]

Thank you Kay!

[@lwdomi]

i love it!

[@BillRitchie]

Great job, youse guys! Curious that the plate looks so flexible - thought it was zinc at first, maybe it's solarplate. What gives?

[@carolyngabb8609]

quick hello...fascinating video of how your wonder makes its way to our eyes Carolyn G

[@haboob00]

so nice

[@elliottkce]

good eye Bill. It's a solarplate. Thanks for the good word.

[@dagadeaire1]

Thanks for the video!!! Are the 2 plates the same? Or are they etched in a different way ??

[@elliottkce]

etched in a different way, same procedure but different imagery

[@petacunningham8340]

as an aspiring artist - printer I am SO pleased to have found your wonderful video. I am preparing a portfolio to submit to the Art college I want to attend and now I can add - hopefully - a small etching with Chine Colle. Thank you. ps. I love this piece of work.

[@elliottkce]

Peta Cunningham You are so very welcome. Thrill us with your new art!

[@mariobetta6619]

Grande professionalità!

[@elliottkce]

gracias!

[@915sunnypoint]

if you look at minute 1:56 and minute 6:33 you see the two solar plates are very similar. Is it two photos of the same section of forrest???

[@elliottkce]

Those are two separate plates. The first plate prints the blue and the second, the yellow. You can see at the 5:33 mark the yellow ink on the left and the blue ink on the paper to the right. Thanks Cas for the good eye!

[@michaeldingley9529]

What is the name of the wheat paste powder that you used. It is difficult to find here in Australia.

[@elliottkce]

Contact the master printer, Mark Lunning for the correct info: [e-mail] Otherwise get back to me and I"ll get you a correct source. :)

[@nicholasnicola5852]

In Australia if you can't acquire wheat glue you can purchase rice glue and have seen people even simply mix up a flour & water paste on videos for chine colle. All the best.

[@kateveneroso5754]

where can I purchase the wheat paste powder?

[@lindapoulton2982]

Well done! Nice print! That's a mighty impressive looking press you have there. What type?

[@elliottkce]

+Linda Poulton Thank you Linda. I'm not sure of the press type, but Mark Lunning will know: Open Press Studios at www.openpressltd.com

[@dash1upm]

That is a Takach floor model etching press.

[@elliottkce]

Thanks for the info!

[@dash1upm]

Sure, no problem. I really enjoyed your video. You do great work.

[@dawnemile4974]

Why did you need the colour from the glue?

[@BanilyaGorilya]

Those don't look like copper plates. Zinc, magnesium or?

[@elliottkce]

solar plates

[@juliussuryono6214]

what is solar plates?