Patterned Papers
Monoprinting is a technique I haven’t tried before, I was very pleased with the results. I liked the fact that the results were not totally predictable, making a second print when less of the ink was on the glass has also given a pleasing range of tones in my patterned papers.
These first samples were created with ink using various ‘tools’ to make the marks.
Sponged ink using scrunched paper.
Cardboard tube dipped in ink.
Edge of plastic card and tip of spatula.
Edge of plastic card twisted in circular movement.
Sponge applicators of different sizes.
Polystyrene packaging cut into block, stamped.
Marbling comb
These next samples are monoprints using printing ink.
Net ‘sponge’ torn into strips and laid on glass.
This sample taken straight from the glass to remove excess ink before cleaning – I think it is reminiscent of the creases found in the hide of animals such as elephants – a happy accident!
Another attempt with the net ‘sponge’ this time stretched over the entire glass.
There is a pattern taken from a sketch of alligator skin scratched into the ink with the end of a paint brush. I think my ink was too thick as the pattern is barely visible but I do like the black markings created when I rubbed the back of the paper.
A piece of thick card with small serrations cut into the edge.
Strip of thick card, corner and edge used to create pattern.
End of cardboard tube with grid created with corner of plastic card.
Second print.
Pattern scratched into ink with tip of spatula.
Second print this time slightly better.
Marbling comb used to scratch design in Gouache instead of printing ink.
Glue spreader – Gouache paint.
Second print.
These next samples are made using bleach on paper painted with black dye.
End of cardboard tube and edge of plastic card.
Reverse of above sample – I noticed the back when scanning these pages, some of the papers are more interesting on the back!
Drawn with a glue spreader.
Drawn with edge of plastic card.
Printed with head of a spatula.
Cotton bud.
Plastic card twisted in circular movement.
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