Printing without a press

You can make a monotype print without a press, and even if it misses the mark, you can repair the print with colored pencils!

A trace monotype is a printmaking method that doesn't require a press, or carving, or fancy tools: you can make this print in your kitchen.

How to make a monotype, with step by step process images, demonstration videos, supply lists, reference books and a Facebook Group.

Intaglio printmaking is a printmaking method using marks incised into a plate. Ink is worked into the recesses of the plate and is usually printed onto dampened paper through an etching press. Intaglio printmaking can create strong positive marks, interesting texture and tone – these results shouldn’t be missed out on if you don’t have … Continue reading "Printing Intaglio Without a Press: Tetra Pak Collagraph"

You may be surprised by this printmaking method. It may be so obvious and simple that you will do a forehead slap. It may give you a new found freedom. What is this printmaking method? I am suggesting – stencil printing…. Yes if you pause and look around you may notice stencil printmaking in these […]

A baren is often used in relief printing to make a crisp even transfer of ink to the paper. You can find barens made of bamboo and more modern materials at online stores and big chain art stores. I like to use what I have before I go buy a new art tool, so I […]

How to make a monotype, with step by step process images, demonstration videos, supply lists, reference books and a Facebook Group.

Easy Etching With a Pasta Press: I recently moved house and a lot of equipment is un available at present so I thought it would be an idea to go back to basics and print without the fancy presses and tools. I used: PaperClear plastic sheeta needle Felt A pasta making machine (I was…

A trace monotype video and examples of monotype techniques and printmaking ideas for prints made without a press. Are you a beginner? Let's get started!