The content of this workshop will enlighten you on absolutely everything you need to know about digital printing on alternative surfaces. We will not print on regular photograph paper. Each student will have a kit of surfaces that have been prepared for printing on a small 4” x 6” format printer. These surfaces will include lutradur, organdy, pimatex cotton, metal and hand made cheese cloth skin.
Printing Alternative Surfaces is a process class, which includes a handout containing complete instructions on types of pre-coats, how to pre-coat alternative surfaces, use of carrier sheets, printer profiles and how to obtain a quality digital print.
Each student will purchase a kit of surfaces (see supplies for contents of kit) that have been prepared for printing. You will attach those surfaces and print them on a small 4” x 6” format printer. You can use my images or bring your own.
Since there will be time taken up by students printing, while others wait, we will also look at using printed surfaces in collage or journal pages. Your kit will contain watercolor paper for this purpose.
This is an informative class about the digital printing process using fabrics and other uncommon surfaces. Once you learn the process it will be easy for you to take your pictures and digital images to another level in your work.
Kit Fee: $10
Supply List:
- Scissors
- Gel medium or other type of glue that will work on fabric
- Roll of Scotch permanent double sided tape ½”
- Couple of brushes for dyes
- If you bring your own images to print you will need only 3
- Image format: 150 dpi/ppi – 4” x 6” jpg –on jump or small exterior drive
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Teacher will Provide:
- Stash of items for collage elements
- Dyes to color paper
- Heat gun
- Images for students to print
Kit Fee Includes:
Prepared to print:
- Lutradur
- Organdy
- Pimatex cotton
- Metal
- Hand made cheesecloth skin
- 2 sheets of 11” x 15”
- Carrier sheets for printing
