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Making denim paper: Stage 1
This was a strenuous, fun, NOISY day! My first experience with transforming an old pair of jeans into paper. The jeans were cut up, all…
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Soft ground etching: My first plate
For my first plate I decided to imitate what Matthew, the tutor, had taught us. I have a bit of a habit of running away…
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Soft & hard ground etching: Starting out
This is a new process to me involving etching into a zinc plate using 2 types of melted wax and an acid bath. The protective…
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Chine collé – The final outcome
Continuing on with my chine collé flower design (see previous posts here and here) I adhered a simple iron-on Wispa Weft to the back of…
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Workshop: Paper Felting
Whilst I’ve recently concentrated on making my own paper from some of my old prints (and blank paper offcuts) by pulping, remixing and forming new…
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Exhibition: Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera
This new exhibition has just arrived at the Art Gallery of NSW and I’m dying to see it. Running until 9th October it’s their major…
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Plan drawers
Absolutely delighted with my brand new plan drawers. Finally a place to keep my printing paper safely, avoiding creased corners (from dragging the packets out…
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Chine collé – The next stage
In the past I have always cut my shape from the tissue chine collé, inked up the lino/monoprint or whatever, laid the tissue over the…
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Chine collé – Making my own design
A short tutorial on creating personal designs for chine collé print techniques. I acquired a single sheet of lightweight printed paper which I wish to…
Welcome, and I hope you enjoy my creative journey…
My blog documents my (mainly) print and creative pursuits, both those that are successful and those that aren’t. I post many step-by-step processes as a personal record but also to aid others following similar paths looking for instruction, tips and ideas. I hope you find it useful.
My galleries showcase some of my favourite works including an ever increasing range of artist books I enjoy creating.
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