I love using my gel plate for monoprinting, but it is veryaddictive. I usually get out a range of different types of papers - cartridge paper, deli paper and printer paper usually. I limit myself to around 15 sheets of paper because otherwise I would just keep going.
Two reasons for keeping to a small number:
1. I don't have enough room for a large number of papers to dry.
2. there's only so many things I can think of to do with the painted papers.
Actually there's a third reason:
I've found the best prints are those that have several layers so even with 15 pieces of paper I might be pulling 45-50 prints.
This time I knew I wanted to play with my text stencils. Here are some of the results.
I frequently photograph or scan my monoprints. This is especially useful if you put another layer on one you really like and don't like how it turned out. In addition, if you have scanned one you really like, you can use it multiple times.
The other useful thing you can do is change the scale of your print on your computer - larger or smaller - and use the print out for collage.
Next time I'll show you what I did with these papers.
Thanks for joining me today.
Bernice
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