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Print 1. Project 2: Printing using masks

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Claire B

Creating positive and negative images using masks. Note: Where I have written ‘wet’ next to the paper type and weight it means that the paper has been immersed in a tray of water then dried between towels leaving it damp, … Continue reading →

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Print 1. Project 2: Making the masks

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Claire B

As we will be using both the positive and negative images I decided to cut my masks using a sharp point craft knife, hoping to get a precise edge so I can use both sections from the one cut.  It … Continue reading →

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Print 1. Project 2: Finding a design

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Claire B

Looking for a simple but effective outline design for positive and negative masked monoprints I considered the following: candles and lighters, various small birds including swallow, hummingbird and the like, sharks, flowers and eagles. Being left-handed I tend to draw … Continue reading →

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