Intaglio Printing - Printmaking

                      

 

I was attending a recent art and craft fair and had the opportunity of trying Intaglio Printing. 

Lesley Boyd, Artist, brought her vintage printing press (above, my daughter had a go too) to show how it all works.

 

Firstly, I had to etch a design in to thick card.

  

The card was then sealed with French Polish (above), which gave it a yellowish colour

The card is then passed through a heavy roller and voila - this is the final image. 

The design is of bracken hedging.

 

I loved having a go and getting a better understanding of the process.  The print is now proudly framed and hanging in my house.

 

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx