How To Make Stencils for Collagraphs

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Жыл бұрын

In this video I wanted to show you where I draw inspiration from to make stencils for my collagraphs. I'll look at various materials you can make stencils from and just how many different creative approaches you can apply to use and re-use your stencils and stencil by-products
Learn my tips and tricks for using positive and negative spaces, incorporating oil-paper stencils, and experimenting with patterns using these versatile stencil designs.
Grab your craft knife and let's add texture and depth to our art together!
Link to the video I mention at 9:15
A collage collagraph .... (and no plan)
• A collage collagraph ....
🎬 TIMESTAMPS
0:37 Intro
4:44 Stencil inspiration and using Mylo
6:08 Using Printing paper
7:25 Using Dura-lar
8:57 other stencil ideas and materials
10:48 various ways of using stencils
12:35 Protecting borders with frisket tape
17:12 two tonal stencil on gelli using negative spaces
19:02 mono printing positive spaces on the stencil using printing press
21:06 amazing stencil by products!
22:42 using only part of the stencil with gelli and negative spaces
24:02 using positive stencil imprint from the gelli
25:48 mono printing positive spaces on the stencil using printing press and stencil window
28:15 inking up the stencil directly with the roller and mono printing it using the press
34:22 using stencil by products to mono print with another stencil monoprint on top
🎨 MATERIALS
Orange, opaque white, blue, green, burnt umber by Akua handprinted.co.uk/collections...
Dura - Lar amzn.to/3xThfwp
Mylar/Dura Bar - for making stencils amzn.to/49LjeAg
Paper: Printmaking Paper 300gsm amzn.to/3xUJFGy
sunflower oil
roller
Palette knife amzn.to/4aYOTzu
Frisket film amzn.to/4a3wgsV
Some old collagraph prints
Scissors
Scalpel knife amzn.to/3QdVxts
Gelli plate amzn.to/49OO2jw
Baby wipes
Newsprint Paper amzn.to/3W9W3N4
Old newspaper for wiping etc
Polymetaal Press HS-35 Tabletop Etching Press handprinted.co.uk/products/po...
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@iwilso01 18 күн бұрын

Thankyou for that amazing lesson. Very inspiring use of stencils. Susan

@CollagraphPrinting 18 күн бұрын

@@iwilso01 you are very welcome 🤗

@yagababa6663 Ай бұрын

Thank you, the tips are genius ❤

@CollagraphPrinting Ай бұрын

You are welcome! Love your KZfaq alias 😁

@allthumbs3792 Жыл бұрын

Oh my!!! Incredible effects on already wonderful prints. That last embossed piece is breathtaking! And I can't get over how beautiful the collagraphy plates are, all on their own. Thank you so much for your shared inspiration!

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words, really glad you enjoyed the videos 🤗

@janwebber9790 Жыл бұрын

So many great ideas in this one demo! Endless possibilities! Thanks 😊

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

Thank you and you are welcome 🤗

@lynnnicholas5832 Жыл бұрын

Marta, thank you so much for creating and sharing your wonderful videos. I get so much stimulation and enjoyment from them

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome and thank you for watching 🤗

@bobcornelis5514 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Marta! I love how you make use of the staying power of Akua inks to use the stencils in so many ways on gelli plates and your press. And creating cool bits with your border protectors, very nice! I haven’t been in the studio for a while, but this is going to force me back in I think. Thanks for another inspirational offering.

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Bob and get back to your studio as soon as you can 😀💪👌

@carole2077 Жыл бұрын

This was sooo interesting. I am late to go out. I could not help myself! Great stuff.

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

Ha ha great, thank you 😊 If art makes you late, that’s a good late 😉

@suzankraus 4 ай бұрын

Just so beautiful!!!

@CollagraphPrinting 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@jekalambert9412 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the inspiration!

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 🤗

@hildaklap8526 5 ай бұрын

Thank you …so inspiring x

@CollagraphPrinting 5 ай бұрын

You are welcome and thank you to you too 🤗

@katmcgee9516 Жыл бұрын

You are soooo much fun to watch and listen to! Thank you!

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 🤗

@CarolynHudson-ix6sz Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. I have been struggling with stencils and you have solved some problems for me

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear, you are welcome 🤗

@triciabennetts6578 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Marta - thankyou so much for sharing! 😄

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 🤗

@StudioGriffel Жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for the useful explanation and i love your examples of the inspiration of your stencils.

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 🤗

@annekristengard2028 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for a phenomenal, and inspiring learning video. Regarding stencils, I have used this to make monotopies on Gel plates since 2018. Have tried many materials as a lot of plastic is difficult to cut. Found out that a paper material called Tyvek is easy to cut in, and very durable. It is the paper that is used in envelopes that can withstand a lot of beating through the mail sorting. Just a tip in case you haven't heard of it before. All the best, Anne

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

Thank you Anne, that’s an amazing tip I will try it out!

@sistersarann3819 Жыл бұрын

All of them were exciting to me, thank you, thank you :)

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

You are welcome and thank you for watching 🤗

@4355dcox Жыл бұрын

Very inspiring! I love the way you experiment with your prints your very creative! Thank you!

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

Thank you Diane, you are welcome 🤗

@lesleynormanhartnell2070 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for a very informative video, lots of ideas to be used in different ways. Loved it

@CollagraphPrinting 5 ай бұрын

Thank you and really glad you found it useful 🤗

@isabeltipple9942 Жыл бұрын

captivating and really inspiring…..👍thanks

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

You are welcome and thank you 🙏

@roberthawk3817 Жыл бұрын

One of your best videos. Thanks for sharing, Kathy

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 🤗

@tinasart5720 Жыл бұрын

This is so georgeous Marta! Stencils are so much fun…and yours are beautiful and inspiring. Keep up the good work! 🙋🏻‍♀😍

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tina! 🤗🥰

@renig5059 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating process... thx for sharing the opportunities are endless, will try using my die cutting machine as a press and see what I come up with. Your stencils are pristinely cut and very intricate WOW 😲 🎉

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

Thank you Reni. Those die cutting machines are great for printmaking! I do spend a lot of time on my stencils, but find making them really therapeutic 😊

@superfly2449 Жыл бұрын

The paper stencil is a good idea that I will try. Thanks.

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

Hope it works out! Sunflower oil seems to do the trick quite nicely 👍

@denise723 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much,

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 🤗

@AprilH. Жыл бұрын

Hello Marta...Ive been binge watching your videos...your art work is incredibly awesome! Question...would you consider doing a video on how you store all of your stencils, prints, scraps, etc...how do you store your stencils so you can find them again easily? Thanks so much😊

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much April, really happy you are enjoying the videos! I would love to do the video about the storing of scraps and stencils what a great idea! Thank you 👌

@mjrewerts 8 ай бұрын

This was very interesting 👍🏼

@CollagraphPrinting 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤩

@yvonnehills3067 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely love your videos, I've learned so much already as I'm just getting into making collagraph plates. I thought I'd mention Yupo Paper, I use it for making stencils as you can wash the paint/ink off after use if you are careful and they can last quite a while, the ink or paint will leave a stain but that's not a problem as the stain does not transfer. I love the fact that Yupo Paper is so thin yet quite durable and love using it with Gelli plates, I've also made some stencils for screenprinting which worked well. I had some Yupo Paper that I used with alcohol inks (didn't like the outcome) and I cleaned it off with Isopropyl/Isopropanol so I've been able to use the paper to make stencils rather than throw it in the bin. I may try it on collagraph plates as well as it's super smooth and might give a great effect. Some experimenting to come. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful videos with us :)

@CollagraphPrinting 11 ай бұрын

So glad you are enjoying the videos. I must try Yupo paper, sounds like a very versatile alternative, thank you for the tip

@Krampanology 4 ай бұрын

no graft glue thing in description im hunting for it lol great video x

@CollagraphPrinting 4 ай бұрын

Oh no sorry, not sure what you mean by graft glue? Do I mention glue anywhere? I think I might have mentioned gluing the collage papers to create collagraph plates to make the prints at the beginning and typically I would use acrylic medium for that.

@avanellehansen4525 Жыл бұрын

The organic rocks stencil is beautiful!. I dont have a lasar printer nor a cutting machine, but i have Tyvek envelopes, blank stencil material and an electric stencil burning tool . (and a craft knife) Subscribed.

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 I heard of Tyrek, I also have an electric burning tool, but found that with a soft enough plastic you can easily use a knife. I find it quite therapeutic to do them, so don’t mind spending some time cutting them out

@nachtschimmen Жыл бұрын

...In Photoshop, I find when making stencils that the filter/stylize/outline option often produces incredible and instant results; note that for stencils and transfers for relief I often simplify the image but in Photoshop; you can do it with third party applications that use the interface of photoshop - but I find that Vector Magic works incredibly well and tyou can determine exactly the simplification and the number of colours and where they appear. It's also free. The Prima Cartoonizers are also incredible. I'm still grinding away the transferred image with a dremel tool or a cutting knife - but you're gradually convincing me to try it. What I'm still doing is like your stencils but as if the stencil is stuck to an oil cloth or a placemat. Thanks again for a fascinating film. By the way, I'm able to print directly onto transparncy sheets in my laser printer. I wonder how different this plastic is to 'milo'.

@annadean8210 Жыл бұрын

I think it's mylar

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s very interesting I will try the photoshop add ons! Printing directly on the sheet is very helpful for sure and laser printer tends to work with most things. I normally use image as a guide only though so prefer to draw on top. Thank you for your really helpful information 🙏

@nachtschimmen Жыл бұрын

@@annadean8210 Of course, you're right! Why didn't I realize that straight away?! I heard people talking about making engravings on mylar sheets... then I received 'mylar' sheets with the new embossing device i bought. And it is virtually the same as the large box of a4 transparency sheets I'd purchased seperately in an effort to imitate 'mylar'. I've got hundreds of them1 I've made successful engravings on these sheets to make intaglio prints and it works fine. that means I could make stencils out of them too!

@IronEarthDesigns 7 ай бұрын

I learned a lot from this video. Thank you. I am m trying to make a stencil using glycerin. I didn't listen carefully enough, and I am I actually left it to soak in a pan, what's the glycerine. I'll check in the morning and we'll see what it looks like. I really enjoyed this video. The the collograph stencils are plates that those prints were made from. I was trying to find the video you referenced. I couldn't without actually opening each and every color graph video. I'll look at the timestamp to see where it shows up... it was at the 9:15.

@CollagraphPrinting 7 ай бұрын

I am so sorry I forgot to include the link in the video, thank you for pointing it out. It’s the video: A collage collagraph .... (and no plan) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptpyeLGatJ23k40.html Enjoy 🤗

@dawnabbott3783 Жыл бұрын

I came across your channel and I am hooked, power watching your videos! I don’t know where to begin, how to start yet…but for now, question on the subject of making stencils, do you ever use a cutting machine?

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

Hi there 👋, thank you for watching and really glad you are enjoying the videos. I don’t use cutting machine I quite like to cut them out myself, very therapeutic! But I am thinking about getting one. Do you use it?

@dawnabbott3783 Жыл бұрын

@@CollagraphPrinting I just bought one, haven’t used it yet. When I saw this I thought it could be a good tool to try. Any tips on where to start or essentials to grab first for collagraph printing. I am new to it all. Have only dabbled in watercolour and a few other arts.

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

@@dawnabbott3783 it’s best to start with my base plate, lines and brush strokes tutorials to get you going.

@jarlsoars1150 Жыл бұрын

Very nice work, as usual! The last print reminds me of 'pochoir' print technique. While there is some debate on definitions of pochoir, one variation is essentially what you were doing; setting up a background and printing residuals using cut out stencil/stamps and applying them to successive states for varied effects. If you don't mind, I suggest Karen-Daye Hutchinson's video demo on the 'pochoir' I'm referring to. I really like the effect it produces as the plates and stamps are printed over and over. I really like your b/w collagraphs but also look forward to the developments you impart on them. Could you suggest a suitable paper for collagraph? Also, if a person were to 'only' print in black ink, what sort of ink would you suggest? I've just started using oil-based etching ink but have also used Akua water soluble. I like the etching ink better but don't even know if that's a preferred ink for collagraph really. It works for what I'm doing, so I guess that's what matters so far. I will often use oil paint too but find it's trickier as prints can be a bit uneven and light in areas probably because oil is removed easier thank ink. Last question, do you ever find the need to amend your inks...either to thin or stiffen them? I've found that many will use mag carbonate when doing intaglio but will thin if doing something like trace monotypes from glass or plastic plates. So, any reason to amend for collagraphs you've found? Sorry for all the Qs. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome work and knowledge. Greatly appreciated!!!

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video suggestion I will check it out, sounds very interesting! The best paper for collagraph is 300gsm watercolour paper. It can be textured or hard pressed it depends what you want the end result to look like Ink is really down to preference, I use akua because it is so much easier to clean, but akua inks do differ in consistency, I bought a big pot of black and had to thin it down with blending media, which I don't mind as the pot will last a lot longer! I find oil based inks annoying to clean up after. Magnesium Carbonate is great for stiffening the ink and you can play about with inks if you want some cool viscocity effects. You can use acrylic paint with longer drying times like golden open and stiffen them with magnesium carbonate too for collagraphs. Hope this helps and thank you for watching! 🤗

@jarlsoars1150 Жыл бұрын

@@CollagraphPrinting Thanks a lot for the suggestions. Never thought of using wc paper.

@xxjones Жыл бұрын

Very cool. I love the two last ones in that kind of rust colour. You said it is orange? From Akua? I think they could count as done or almost done.

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

Thank you, the background is orange and the foreground with the stencils was burnt sienna, both akua. Maybe they are finished 🤔. Sometimes you just have to know when to stop…

@SmithCaro 8 ай бұрын

Your prints remind me of Escher 😊

@CollagraphPrinting 8 ай бұрын

Thank you I love Escher! 🤗

@charalson3023 Жыл бұрын

I’m also curious if on the one that has the gorgeous embossing if the embossed areas will flatten with multiple passes in the press and you lose the embossed pattern?

@CollagraphPrinting Жыл бұрын

If you print over it, for sure it will loose the embossing, so you have to watch out for it

@bixnash1 6 ай бұрын

Hi Marta have you discovered or been tempted to buy the gyro pro cutter yet which is a tiny blade that works like drawing with a pen making cutting stencils sooooo easy. I haven't got one yet but am close to doing so. Bx

@CollagraphPrinting 6 ай бұрын

My husband bought me one but I’ve never really had much joy using it…. Maybe I am not doing it right 🤷‍♀️ I will search on YT to see if anyone made a video

@bixnash1 6 ай бұрын

@@CollagraphPrinting interesting. I've been holding off based on the theory it looks tooooo easy. But it really does and it would be a dream to work with if it worked that way. Bx

@bixnash1 6 ай бұрын

@@CollagraphPrinting was it specifically one of those. The gyro cut cos I got something similar the year before that came out which said it would do the same but I was never happy with it. 🙄

@CollagraphPrinting 6 ай бұрын

@@bixnash1 I think so, I didn’t realise it was for stencils so I completely missed the point of what it was for. It o looked it up on YT and I see how it works now!

@bixnash1 6 ай бұрын

Oooooo update us when you can. Ill get it if you validate it. Bx