Description
A New, Safe, Versatile Printmaking Technique for Artists and Students
By: Dianne Longley
A complete guide to the uses of photopolymer plates with step-by-step instructions. The book includes an overview of various print media, a history of photopolymer plate and schematic for building an exposure unit.
Contents
Introduction
A New Form of Printmaking
By: Dianne Longley
A complete guide to the uses of photopolymer plates with step-by-step instructions. The book includes an overview of various print media, a history of photopolymer plate and schematic for building an exposure unit.
Contents
Introduction
A New Form of Printmaking
What are photopolymer plates?
Structures of Photopolymer Plates
Brands of Photopolymer Plates
Applications
From Traditional to ContemporaryStructures of Photopolymer Plates
Brands of Photopolymer Plates
Applications
Woodcut
Intaglio
Lithography
Screenprinting
Desktop Publishing
Producing A Photopolymer PrintIntaglio
Lithography
Screenprinting
Desktop Publishing
Purchase and Storage
Easy Steps
Summary - The Five Major Steps
Preparing FilmEasy Steps
Summary - The Five Major Steps
Choosing Film
Drawing Materials
Creating Film
Digital Images of Film
Exposing Photopolymer PlatesDrawing Materials
Creating Film
Digital Images of Film
Exposure Units
Using a Stouffer Wedge
Step by Step Exposure Process
Exposure Guidelines
Double Exposure
Cutting Photopolymer Plates
Problems and Solutions
Wash-OutUsing a Stouffer Wedge
Step by Step Exposure Process
Exposure Guidelines
Double Exposure
Cutting Photopolymer Plates
Problems and Solutions
Step by Step Wash-Out
Wash-Out Guidelines
Problems and Solutions
Inking and PrintingWash-Out Guidelines
Problems and Solutions
Relief Photopolymer Prints
Intaglio Photopolymer Prints
Problems and Solutions
Health and SafetyIntaglio Photopolymer Prints
Problems and Solutions
Handling Photopolymer Plates
General Guidelines
Materials and EquipmentGeneral Guidelines
Drawing Materials
Types of Film
Exposure
Wash-Out
Inking and Printing
Cleansers and Solvents
Types of Film
Exposure
Wash-Out
Inking and Printing
Cleansers and Solvents