Mar 13, 2022
Updated: Mar 14, 2022
Drypoint | Aluminium | Plate
| Drypoint is a printmaking process in which a design is drawn on a plate with a sharp, pointed needle-like instrument |
Here's a small drypoint (aluminium) plate (12.5 x 10 cm) Featuring a cicada with lotus blossoms & ginkgo leaves.
I have used a combination of tools including drypoint needles & a tattoo machine with a single needle.
Tools
Finished Plate
The Burr
I am still testing out different ways of inking & wiping drypoint plates
The lines on drypoint plates are softer. The lines created are slightly raised & can have a ragged or rough appearance at the edges. This is known as the burr. The ink then adheres to both the incised line and the burr. This gives the printed line a distinctive velvety soft look. There are no clean or perfect lines or edges on a drypoint.
This has taken me a little while to get used to , as my line art is generally so precise but I now love the soft inconsistency.
Inking
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Burr
Printing
There are so many variables which come into the printing a plate.
I used to find it frustrating… but have now settled into it being 'part of the process'.
So often I either under wipe (remove too much ink) or over wipe (don’t remove enough ink)
I am still experimenting & learning , using different papers, inks & techniques
More often than not I don't get a print I like!
Imperfections;
I think it is important to show that not everything works first time.
I am hoping it gets more predictable with practise!
Quite often it is the print that I don't spend too much thought or time on , that comes out the best!
Anyway, here are a few variations to illustrate it!
>>>>>> ++++ Images | Examples of Over-Wipe, Under-Wipe & Variations
I am planning to release limited edition prints over 2022. The shop is set up. I just need to create the prints!
STUDIO
Heres a little look at my workspace, as you can see it is rather tiny & I have to do my leather art, digital art, tattoo design & printing in the same space, So I have to be quite methodical!
Copyright | Punctured Artefact | Please do not use the art |
Thanks
Thank you for taking the time to look at my blog.
Inky love x
Dionne
PUNCTURED ARTEFACT | ARTIST & PRINTMAKER