Sunday, December 16, 2018

Printing in different ways

For some reason unknown to even myself, I decided I wanted to do some feather mono prints through the week. And so I did.

I got out my gelli plate and the Golden Open Acrylics that work so well and wash out so well and had  myself a little play.

It had been ages since I had done mono prints and I really enjoyed the ghost print results from the gelli  plate - it does hold the impression so well.


I mean look at this detail...






So there are a bunch more cards to be made and some fun coasters to dot around the studio!




And continuing with the coaster theme, A friend came over on Saturday and I introduced her to the joys of letterpress.  She made some beautiful work and at the end of the day we quickly de-bossed some coasters - and I just love them.



So many ways to print...

14 comments:

  1. love your gelli print leaves, I have got good detail or so I thought until I studied yours, love the level of detail in the soft down bits of feather

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    1. Thanks Irene! The feather detail is astonishing isn't it? Like you can touch them. I honestly think its the 'paint'/ 'ink' that does it. Go well.

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    1. Thanks Christine - they were such a delight! I really enjoyed how swiftly they came into being, and how gorgeous they look. Go well.

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  3. And I just love them too. Nice work F.

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  4. (((Fiona))) those feather prints are magic!

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    1. Thanks Mo - they are such a true likeness aren't they (except of course for blue) but such fun and so rewarding. Go well.

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  5. Beautiful prints. Lovely work Fiona.

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    1. They are so lovely aren't they Lyndell? Lots of possibilities and maybe backgrounds for words if they were a lighter colour...go well.

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    1. I love that V!! Crazy-Wonderful pretty much sums them up! Go well.

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  7. Beautiful soft and delicate looking feather, jelly printing is very relaxing and not too messy.
    Fiona what paper did you use to make your coasters ?
    Have a lovely Christmas and New Year.
    🐝❤️🦉

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    1. You are right on all counts Aileen - the clean up is minimal! I used beermat for the coasters. It comes in sheets and I trim it down to 9cm squares, then trim the corners a bit too. https://www.ballanddoggett.com.au/brands/beer-matt-board/ Go well!

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