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Printing
Additive method monoprinting with collage

• The additive or light-field method, in which the image is painted by adding or building up pigment onto the plate

Collage monoprints 
The term collage is not used in its traditional meaning; materials are not glued on the surface but are used on the paper either inked or not inked. Materials often used are cut or torn shapes from textured papers, lace, cloth, thin vinyl sheets, leaves, and even metal grating.

Reductive method monoprint 

• The reductive or dark-field method where the entire plate is covered with a thin layer of pigment, which the artist then works out his image by removing some of the pigment with brushes, rags, sticks, or other tools.

Stenciling with monoprint

• By using stencils made from card or pre-made you can create easy and effective designs.

Painterly method monoprint

With this method you paint the shape onto the plate, you can create extremely colourful designs, you can also create effect using layers with this method.

Painterly method video step by step

Equipment

• Heavyweight vinyl
• Mylar or acetate
• Masonite
• Discarded thin litho zinc or aluminium plates
• Oil based ink or (Akua-Kolor, Createx)

Health and safety

• When using the press mind your hands with the wheel and the press itself.
• Keep work area clear
• Do not leave bags, coats or other items around the floor or desk.