I have some collagraph prints lying around on my desk this morning - I've been wanting to try this technique for ages and used my XCut machine to print with after finding a Facebook group all about it. It's a great way of making prints without investing in a proper press and I am quite pleased with the results. I kept the plates very simple - I didn't want to invest a lot of time and effort in them if it was going to be a disaster! I also kept to my current theme of the winter garden.
These first prints turned out quite well and I was able to take several copies from each plate. I found the only print I had real problems with was the minimalist one (bottom of first photo) - it smudged from the very first print and all subsequent ones - just proving that I'm not cut out for clean and simple!!
I decided to try a little more detail and scratched this leaf into the surface of some board. I only had 3 successful prints with this and then the board deteriorated beyond use, but it's all a learning curve!
These are the used plates, some still strong enough for another print run but a couple have had it.
I'm linking up with Julia over at WOYWW
I’ve never heard of collographs before but wow, you’ve nailed the technique already! Love the different prints, the images and colour ways really float my boat and how marvellous that you can use equipment that’s already in your stash - that’s a win!
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Hugs LLJ 8 xx
Beautiful post. LOVE those prints and colors. You work magic with paper. Enjoy a great week Happy WOYWW
ReplyDeleteOh blimey - those prints are wonderful- I love the colourway. I have never heard of collagraphs so will do a bit of research. Happy crafting. x x Jo
ReplyDeleteWhat great work! I'm not one for clean and simple either ! Have a creative week . Helen #1
ReplyDeleteWow, I am impressed with your samples. The only Collograph prints I have done previously (as in years ago) have been basic geometric shapes. These are lovely Diana and you must be proud of your results. I think they would make a nice set of pictures for the wall.
ReplyDeleteI didn't see the leaf print but the plate looks lovely.
With all your art work you could hold a little exhibition as so much of it follows the winter theme and the colours if I remember, are similar.
Hugs, Neet 2 xx
Oh Wow Diana! these are gorgerous. You must be really pleased with them. I've heard of the technique but never looked into it and now I'm very tempted. Have a great woyww. Hugs, Angela x11x
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful technique....I love the results.
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Annie x
Lovely prints. My former t’ai chi teacher is an artist- she’s the only person I know who makes collographs till you.
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Lynnecrafts 9
What a wonderful new technique Diana. Fab prints too. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #3
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, I had to look up collographs, but now I know! I love your prints so far, did you enjoy it enough to make more? I really like the organic feel of your prints. Have a wonderful week! Lindart #16
ReplyDeleteWell I had to look up collage apps as well, every days a learning day! a these are fab, and I can’t see smudges either, so you must have made some great art to cover! Loving your winter garden collections, time you had an exhibition if you ask me.
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Not heard of collagraphs before or if I have I have forgotten 🤣
I looked at the site above. Is this similar to the process you used and do you think any diecutting machine would work?
You are an inspiration as usual. Great prints. x Angel #15