We’re at weekend 4 out of 5 in the Master Printing Class and I can’t believe it is almost over. I’ve been working hard and learning a lot. Our last class is the same weekend as the ‘Punkin Fest so unfortunately I will miss those festivities.
Yesterday and today I was attempting to gain more control of chine colle. I feel like I’ve got the xerox transfer pretty much down. I’m really pleased with the results most of the time. I know I have to start with a good crisp image and be patient when apply the ink.
The chine colle process still gives me fits. I may not have the right powdered glue – today I worked with methyl cellulose and it was fine after I got the wetting and patting dry pieces worked out on both the tissue paper and the receiving paper.
I got 4-6 good backgrounds with tissue as a chine colle layer, and in the last hour or so of today’s class got several good prints done, including this tugboat. The print measures 5×7 in. Blue tissue paper was used under the print in the water area.
