tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post2667444113540095283..comments2024-03-03T15:13:42.413-03:30Comments on Illustrated Life: Come up and see my etchingsJeanette Jobsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-50926835377270942412011-10-11T13:26:00.669-02:302011-10-11T13:26:00.669-02:30Vivien, good idea on the bagging damp paper. Than...Vivien, good idea on the bagging damp paper. Thank you. Still not sure about the car press :))<br /><br />Nancy, it has so many possibilities, its great fun to do. Really no different than drawing on paper just a bit more effort.<br /><br />Wai Li, you'll have to try it yourself and experiment.Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-41547570279488903012011-10-11T13:23:53.454-02:302011-10-11T13:23:53.454-02:30Yes, there is drypoint etching Sue. Much less sca...Yes, there is drypoint etching Sue. Much less scary than the acid baths IMO and a similar effect. There are I'm sure the purists who would say drypoint is not kosher. :)Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-18497810878105376622011-10-11T10:04:29.766-02:302011-10-11T10:04:29.766-02:30How inventive you are! Interesting results too on ...How inventive you are! Interesting results too on the next post.<br /><br />I did acid etching at college and loved it, although such a slow process scratching the plates. I didn't know you could dry etch, I may have to investigate.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511653763073963362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-27206162029699798202011-10-10T16:32:35.875-02:302011-10-10T16:32:35.875-02:30I have no idea what this etching thing is. I am cu...I have no idea what this etching thing is. I am curious now. thanks for posting!Wai Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07403857236234465695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-45105887639215121962011-10-10T13:53:24.122-02:302011-10-10T13:53:24.122-02:30Ohhh I love this idea. It looks like so much fun ...Ohhh I love this idea. It looks like so much fun to work on. Also like the finished prints you came up with ... fun, fun, fun.Nancy Van Blaricomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030893675129815727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-32905346470439457012011-10-10T13:11:53.972-02:302011-10-10T13:11:53.972-02:30oh and a tip for the paper wetting - if you run a ...oh and a tip for the paper wetting - if you run a sheet under the tap then put a piece of dry paper over it, continue that way,alternating wet/dry, store in plastic bag overnight or for a few hours and all the paper is a perfect degree of dampness<br /><br />- a tip given me by a really good printmaker that worked brilliantly for me.vivienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16820836660470146799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-62139290093922183502011-10-10T13:08:46.753-02:302011-10-10T13:08:46.753-02:30I've done drypoint on perspex in the past but ...I've done drypoint on perspex in the past but with a printing press.<br /><br />I've read that sandwiching the inked up plate/paper etc between several layers of newspaper and boards, then driving the car over works well - I can't guarantee it but you'll get the pressure!<br /><br />Good luck - intaglio processes are not easy without an etching press.vivienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16820836660470146799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-17368043952535386072011-10-10T07:25:42.334-02:302011-10-10T07:25:42.334-02:30I agree Michelle. I think I'd need to be much...I agree Michelle. I think I'd need to be much more devoted to etching before I got into the acid bath stuff.<br /><br />Thanks for the tips Robyn. I always get impatient and don't wait for the wetted paper to dry off a bit. I need a timer to tell me when! :)<br /><br />I'm using freezer paper for the smooth paper to ease the baren's glide.<br /><br />Lydie, its an interesting process, we'll see how the printing turns out later.Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-27453625232984504492011-10-10T06:44:11.949-02:302011-10-10T06:44:11.949-02:30I am curious to see the result. This seems to be a...I am curious to see the result. This seems to be a good idea.Lydiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01571771171168925621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-83166208729331990832011-10-10T05:47:35.705-02:302011-10-10T05:47:35.705-02:30'barren'! Yes, well my spelling isn't ...'barren'! Yes, well my spelling isn't too hot at this time of day! ;)Robyn Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01663604160297996421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-40907800284586691602011-10-10T05:44:48.522-02:302011-10-10T05:44:48.522-02:30Your drypoint is looking beautiful, Jeanette. I g...Your drypoint is looking beautiful, Jeanette. I guess you know to soak and blot your paper then a good tip for hand rubbing is to put the damp paper on the plate and cover it with a sheet of backing paper or better still a thin plastic document sleeve and work over this with your barren or spoon. Can't wait to see the results.Robyn Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01663604160297996421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-18978902576339105992011-10-10T00:13:53.010-02:302011-10-10T00:13:53.010-02:30I just love this idea as acid baths scare me! I ca...I just love this idea as acid baths scare me! I can't wait to see the printing results as the etching turned out wonderfully :).<br />Stay inspired!<br />Michelle<br /><a href="http://brainangles.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Brain Angles - Invisible Ink</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com