Silhouettes and Gelatin Layers
Jenn Mason Student Level: All levels
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
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Watch it wiggle, see it giggle—learn the magical technique of gelatin printing. Learn exciting new ways to make textures, layered prints and printed items. We'll work with tools from the kitchen, studio, workshop and junk drawer to ink and texture our printing plates made of unflavored gelatin. We'll use library pockets as practical practice paper and then start printing on fine art papers. Each piece will use a paper resist for the main silhouette while the background and subsequent layers create magic. We'll cut up our creations and create depth through texture and text. Each piece will tell its own story. The possibilities are endless and the workshop is set up so that we can all learn and discover together. You'll leave with many completed pockets, a series of silhouette prints and an expanded knowledge of gelatin printing know-how!
Supplies provided by Instructor:
Prepared gelatin plates
Fabric swatches
Paints
Texture tools
Library pockets
Scrap paper
Books
Found textSupply List:
Apron
Acrylic or plexi-glass sheet (8x10)
Hard rubber or clear acrylic roller (Speedball)
Paper towels or paint rags
Kitchen sponge with abrasive side
Plastic container for holding water and resting your brayer in (ziplock disposable containers (not bags) would work)
Other oddities lying around that might make an interesting impression (textured brayers, stamps, etc)
Good quality printing or other art paper (cut from 5 x 7 to 8 x 10) 10-20 pieces
Books and found text
Silhouette images (2-4")
Craft knife and mat
Detail scissors
Favorite paper adhesive (gel medium, glue stick, etc.)Optional:
Faux bois (wood grain) tool
Combing tool
Black Pigma Micron pensQuestions? Email Jenn at Jenn@JennMason.com
Website: www.JennMason.com