Crowood Press - Collagraph Prints
Collagraph Prints
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- 112 pages of collagraph techniques
- Step-by-step plate making sequences
- Covers drypoint to viscosity printing
- Mixed media applications explored
- Finished examples demonstrate possibilities
- 6.75" x 9.5" paperback format
- Author Vicky Oldfield guides experimentation
Master collagraph printmaking from plate construction to final pull
Collagraph printing transforms everyday materials into printmaking plates that yield rich, textured impressions. This practical guide by Vicky Oldfield demonstrates how cardboard, fabric, found objects, and modeling paste become surfaces that capture dimension and detail impossible with traditional relief or intaglio methods. The process rewards experimentation, build plates from materials you already have, then explore various printing approaches to discover what each surface reveals.
Step-by-step sequences walk you through plate construction and printing methods, from basic single-color prints to complex viscosity printing where multiple ink consistencies transfer simultaneously from one plate. Oldfield covers how different materials accept ink, how plate thickness affects impression depth, and how collagraph techniques combine naturally with drypoint, chine-collé, and mixed media approaches. Each chapter includes finished examples that show the range possible, from subtle tonal variations to bold graphic statements.
The 112-page paperback addresses practical concerns printmakers face: building durable plates, achieving consistent registration across editions, and troubleshooting common printing problems. Whether you're establishing a printmaking practice without investing in metal plates and acids, or you're an experienced printmaker exploring new textural possibilities, this book provides clear instruction for a genuinely versatile process.
