BOLD, expressive and unconventional PRINTMAKING
LESSON FOUR: deconstructed layers + gelli plate prints
It's the final week of my 2015 Strathmore online workshop...week FOUR printmaking lesson is all about creating deconstructed monoprints, colorful layers using stencils, mark-making tools and a gelli plate. PLUS I share a BONUS video of how to create a handmade paintbrush.
Here is the list of supplies I used in lesson four. Please use what you have and don’t feel like you need these exact supplies to complete the lesson. Happy printmaking!
- Strathmore Printmaking paper {300 and 400 series} 11” x 14"
- 6x6 Gelli plate
- Fluid and High Flow acrylic paints {Golden Artist Colors}
- Golden Open acrylic paints
- flat paint brush
- foam paint brush or foam pouncer
- plastic paint scraper {old hotel plastic key card with notches cut out}
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handmade paintbrush
- Speedball 4" soft rubber brayer
- water spray bottle
- scissors {Fiskars Mixed Media shears}
- 2-ply white paper towels
- 4” foam paint roller
- spray inks {Ranger Tim Holtz Distress inks & Dylusions}
- baby wipes
- paper masks cut from Strathmore printmaking paper
- stencils {deconstructed floral stencils by Traci Bautista for StencilGirl}
- unmounted rubber stamps {creativity flows graffitiGLAM stamps by Traci Bautista}
- handmade hot glue stencils
- water spray bottle
LIMITED EDITION stencil kit for lesson FOUR
I've created a limited edition stencil kit that includes my Deconstructed Chrysanthemum stencil, handmade floral hot glue stencil and artist papers PLUS access to an upcoming LIVE stream workshop. LESSON FOUR stencil kit no. 2 without stamp here. other stencil kits here
BONUS content lesson four: handmade paintbrush
I also share a BONUS video that shows how you can create a simple and unique mark-making tool.
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BOLD, expressive and unconventional PRINTMAKING
don't forget to check out #printmakingunleashed and #strathmoreworkshops on IG to see all the colorful artwork.
See you in the classroom!
