Making the Taurus etching and letterpress print
Channel: Spines And Splines
Date: 2021-08-07

In this video I draw from my drawers to discuss an artwork from my collection. This week I look at how I made 2013 etching and letterpress star constellation print, ‘Taurus, 4.9h, +15°, NQ1, 17th’.

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Some of my constellation etchings are also available at Printmaker Gallery in Melbourne, Australia.

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MATERIALS USED:
BFK Rives printmaking paper
Charbonnel 55985 etching ink (to print etching)
Copper
Drypoint needle
Charbonnel hard ground
Wax tapers to smoke plate
Sharpie marker
Ferric Chloride etchant
Shellac to protect back of plate
Newsprint
Files for plate edges
Etching press
Letterpress type
Printmaking roller
Caligo Safewash Relief Ink (to print letterpress)

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