Printing Workshop - Weekend #4

We're at weekend 4 out of 5 in the Master Printing Class and I can't believe it is almost over. I've been working hard and learning a lot. Our last class is the same weekend as the 'Punkin Fest so unfortunately I will miss those festivities.

Yesterday and today I was attempting to gain more control of chine colle. I feel like I've got the xerox transfer pretty much down. I'm really pleased with the results most of the time. I know I have to start with a good crisp image and be patient when apply the ink.

The chine colle process still gives me fits. I may not have the right powdered glue - today I worked with methyl cellulose and it was fine after I got the wetting and patting dry pieces worked out on both the tissue paper and the receiving paper.

I got 4-6 good backgrounds with tissue as a chine colle layer, and in the last hour or so of today's class got several good prints done, including this tugboat. The print measures 5x7 in. Blue tissue paper was used under the print in the water area.