MATERIALS LIST
See General for all methods, plus the specific method(s) you plan to use
General (for all techniques)
Inks, mat board, MacTac, clean-up soap, occasional sundries will be supplied by StudioQ
—pencils: B, 6B, one coloured, & eraser
—12” or longer metal-edged ruler; right angle ruler if available
—newsprint pad (18”x24”) for catching mess under plates, registration sheets, transporting prints
—notebook and pen for ideas, sketches, notes
—mat cutter and/or exacto knife; scissors
—3 or more plastic ink knives, about 1/2” to 3/4” at the end. (hardware store calls them plaster knives)
—a piece of plexiglass at least 12” x 15” up to 15” x 20” to use as a palette. Sand the edges for safety.
—optional: apron and gloves (I use gardening gloves); printmaking is messy, though inks are washable.
—a 4” SOFT rubber brayer is very useful for most techniques even when not absolutely required
NOTE: Don’t worry if you’re missing something. I’ll have small amounts of anything necessary.
Collagraph
—a small container of acrylic gloss gel medium
—3/4” to 1” brush for acrylics
—1 sheet of 220 sandpaper
—old toothbrushes (you can’t have too many)—denture brushes are the best. Dollar Store.
—old yellow pages phone book (about 50 sheets)
—printmaking paper: Somerset, BFK, Hannemuhle, etc. 225 gms/sq.m or heavier.
—materials for gluing onto supports: all should be fairly thin and flexible; examples are textured cloth, netting, corrugated paper, embossed wall-paper, flat plant materials, thin cardboard, tin foil, etc.
Etching/Drypoint
—220 sandpaper, plus 600 or 800-grit wet/dry sandpaper
—etching needle or scribe; can be any sharp pointed tool such as a nail or awl
—cheap soft brushes; one about ¾” and one very small
—18 to 20 gage aluminum (available at Studio Q. $2/sq.ft.)
—old credit cards and toothbrushes
—old yellow phone book (about 50 sheets)
—printmaking paper: Somerset, BFK, Hannemuhle, etc. 225 gms./sq.m. or heavier
Monotype
—2 same-size pieces of thin plexiglass .03 or .04 thickness, the size of the image(s) you plan to make—Economical sizes 6” x9” for 1/4 sheet, 10” x 16” for 1/2 sheet, 20” x 16” for full sheet. Carried by Gwartzman’s Art Supplies, or available at StudioQ most of the time ($3-$5 depending on size)
—very smooth printmaking paper: Arches 88 is the best for this method. Revere Silk, Maidstone, are other options. Paper always available at StudioQ for purchase
—mark-making tools for both applying and removing ink: rubber brayers, wooden skewers, toothbrushes, stiff paint brushes, cotton swabs, rages, combs, etc.
—small amounts of very thin Japanese papers for Chine collé
—glue stick
—Sharpie permanent marker
Relief (Lino and/or Woodblock. Choose one if you’re starting with relief.)
Lino —a lino cutting set
—soft lino (common trade names are Safety Kut or Softoleum). Comes in various sizes and thicknesses. The heavier is usually worked only on one side; the thinner can be worked on two sides but is harder to handle if big (over 8” x 8”)
Wood —any tools available for cutting woodblocks. Lee Valley on King St. has a good basic set
—soft wood (e.g., pine, basswood, softwood ply) from 4” x 6” up to 9” x 12”
Wood or Lino—thin, soft oriental paper for relief printing, mainly white or light colours. Best source is The Paper Place on Queen St. West
—4” SOFT rubber brayer (usually beige. If it’s black it is probably hard and will not work.)
—a bamboo baren
—a sheet of acetate
See General for all methods, plus the specific method(s) you plan to use
General (for all techniques)
Inks, mat board, MacTac, clean-up soap, occasional sundries will be supplied by StudioQ
—pencils: B, 6B, one coloured, & eraser
—12” or longer metal-edged ruler; right angle ruler if available
—newsprint pad (18”x24”) for catching mess under plates, registration sheets, transporting prints
—notebook and pen for ideas, sketches, notes
—mat cutter and/or exacto knife; scissors
—3 or more plastic ink knives, about 1/2” to 3/4” at the end. (hardware store calls them plaster knives)
—a piece of plexiglass at least 12” x 15” up to 15” x 20” to use as a palette. Sand the edges for safety.
—optional: apron and gloves (I use gardening gloves); printmaking is messy, though inks are washable.
—a 4” SOFT rubber brayer is very useful for most techniques even when not absolutely required
NOTE: Don’t worry if you’re missing something. I’ll have small amounts of anything necessary.
Collagraph
—a small container of acrylic gloss gel medium
—3/4” to 1” brush for acrylics
—1 sheet of 220 sandpaper
—old toothbrushes (you can’t have too many)—denture brushes are the best. Dollar Store.
—old yellow pages phone book (about 50 sheets)
—printmaking paper: Somerset, BFK, Hannemuhle, etc. 225 gms/sq.m or heavier.
—materials for gluing onto supports: all should be fairly thin and flexible; examples are textured cloth, netting, corrugated paper, embossed wall-paper, flat plant materials, thin cardboard, tin foil, etc.
Etching/Drypoint
—220 sandpaper, plus 600 or 800-grit wet/dry sandpaper
—etching needle or scribe; can be any sharp pointed tool such as a nail or awl
—cheap soft brushes; one about ¾” and one very small
—18 to 20 gage aluminum (available at Studio Q. $2/sq.ft.)
—old credit cards and toothbrushes
—old yellow phone book (about 50 sheets)
—printmaking paper: Somerset, BFK, Hannemuhle, etc. 225 gms./sq.m. or heavier
Monotype
—2 same-size pieces of thin plexiglass .03 or .04 thickness, the size of the image(s) you plan to make—Economical sizes 6” x9” for 1/4 sheet, 10” x 16” for 1/2 sheet, 20” x 16” for full sheet. Carried by Gwartzman’s Art Supplies, or available at StudioQ most of the time ($3-$5 depending on size)
—very smooth printmaking paper: Arches 88 is the best for this method. Revere Silk, Maidstone, are other options. Paper always available at StudioQ for purchase
—mark-making tools for both applying and removing ink: rubber brayers, wooden skewers, toothbrushes, stiff paint brushes, cotton swabs, rages, combs, etc.
—small amounts of very thin Japanese papers for Chine collé
—glue stick
—Sharpie permanent marker
Relief (Lino and/or Woodblock. Choose one if you’re starting with relief.)
Lino —a lino cutting set
—soft lino (common trade names are Safety Kut or Softoleum). Comes in various sizes and thicknesses. The heavier is usually worked only on one side; the thinner can be worked on two sides but is harder to handle if big (over 8” x 8”)
Wood —any tools available for cutting woodblocks. Lee Valley on King St. has a good basic set
—soft wood (e.g., pine, basswood, softwood ply) from 4” x 6” up to 9” x 12”
Wood or Lino—thin, soft oriental paper for relief printing, mainly white or light colours. Best source is The Paper Place on Queen St. West
—4” SOFT rubber brayer (usually beige. If it’s black it is probably hard and will not work.)
—a bamboo baren
—a sheet of acetate