Tetra pak print

Instead of going to the print shop I just make more. .

Tetra Pak (Milk Carton) Intaglio PrintmakingIntaglio printmaking is where you carve images into a plate. To create a print, you fill these carved lines with ink, then press paper onto the plate. The paper picks up the ink from the carved areas, revealing your design. Check out my recommended supplies on my Amazon Store FrontThe Print and The

I've been curious about intaglio, and when I saw Intaglio Printing Without a Press: Tetra Pak Collagraph by Handprinted, I just had to try it. According to Handprinted, "Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking method that involves scratching an image into a plate with a pointed tool. These lines create a burr that holds ink

How to make a collagraph print from recycled food containers like Tetra Pak, Clear Plastic produce containers, cracker boxes, etc.

When we first heard the news that Tetra Pak cartons could be used for printmaking, we were excited to try it out. We started to collect all the cartons we had at home and got ready to put them to a new use in the studio. Here’s a little project to get started using Tetra … Continue reading "Tetra Pak Drypoint and Collagraph Printing"