Collagraph Printmaking with Burnt Plastics - Textures and À la Poupée Technique

Explore innovative printmaking techniques using burnt plastics in this 41-minute tutorial. Learn how to create exciting textures by burning recycled plastics and attaching them to a collagraph plate. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates the entire process, from preparing the plate and adding various materials for texture to applying color using the À la poupée technique. Discover how to incorporate aluminum tape, acrylic backgrounds, Micaceous Iron Oxide, steel wool treatments, Carborundum details, and wallpaper textures. Observe the inking process for both black and white and color proof prints. Gain insights into the materials needed, including specific brands and products, to recreate this unique printmaking method at home.

Intro
Discussion on burning plastic technique
8:42 Adding Aluminium tape to plastic13:31 Heating the plastics13:52 Preparing the plate for attaching plastic Adding Acrylic background to paper
19:49 Adding plastic to the plate Adding Micaceous Iron Oxide
Treating with Steel wool
Adding Carborundum details
23:11 Adding fine textures Adding texture with tile adhesive
26:16 Adding texture with wallpaper Applying Clear Tar Gel
Inking Up for proof print
Printing B&W Proof