Thursday 3 June 2021

If printmaking papers were fictional characters...

...what would they look like? 
 
 
  A non-printmaker friend thought that the name Fabriano Rosaspina Bianco sounded more like a fictional character than a type of printmaking paper and so there was only one sensible thing to do after this conversation.  I went on to create a small cast of characters based on the names of some well-known papers found in many printrooms.  This was a fun exercise in using Photoshop a little bit more and also in hurrying on the time until we can properly return to the print studios! 

The Fabriano Rosaspinas
These papers handle all kinds of inks beautifully. They make a great impression, but can split under too much pressure


 
Plike
The indestructible new kid. Plike is strong stuff and can handle screenprinting, lasercutting, folding, spilt liquids and (miraculously) does not tear too easily. Just what is this paper made of?


Zerkall
Handles detail beautifully...
 
 
Somerset Silk, Satin and Velvet
These papers are a mystery to me, mainly because I hardly use them...
 

 


Hahnemuhle
 She brings out the colour and the clarity in your aquatinted intaglio prints like no other paper can. Just what is her secret?
 

 





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