Beach-hut collagraph and plate
My dear little book press is not the right thing to use I fear...After another day of disappointments and not understanding where I am going wrong I can only assume that an etching press is what I need for this work as I am not getting the pressure, It's that steep learning curve again, but what a roller-coaster, I love it.
..So, now I am on the look out for a second hand etching press...
Fingers crossed, toes crossed... I might have to do the lottery...
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Wood cut, starting with a simple image.. It is such a difficult medium, aim the tool one way and it shoots off in another direction....A LOT of practice needed with this one, but exciting results are to be had I'm sure.
Hmmm I don't know what you were expecting but I see a cool image and I am loving it.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE the beach hut plate !!!
ReplyDeleteI've often thought that I might use my car and two boards with the plate and image stuck in between.... could be a really bad idea, or a good one, who knows!
ReplyDeleteAlso, there are often print studios around here that offer a co-op situation - you pay a nominal fee and can sign up for time a few times a month....
possibly cheaper than a press unless you find a really great deal. But, good luck with the lottery, anyway!