The Artist at Work
A collection of photographs showing how I print my etchings.
Also some of the materials and equipment used when making original prints. Because of this individual method of hand printing, each image is slightly different from the previous image, making each one unique and original.
Example showing, 'The Pensive Selima Reclined', photographed at Birmingham Printmakers.
Also some of the materials and equipment used when making original prints. Because of this individual method of hand printing, each image is slightly different from the previous image, making each one unique and original.
Example showing, 'The Pensive Selima Reclined', photographed at Birmingham Printmakers.
![Mixing the ink](https://amazon.clikpic.com/carlmarch/images/Carl_Printing_004_thumb.jpg)
Mixing the ink
![Preparing the ink for the plate](https://amazon.clikpic.com/carlmarch/images/Carl_Printing_009_thumb.jpg)
Preparing the ink for the plate
![Spreading the ink over the plate](https://amazon.clikpic.com/carlmarch/images/Image_2_thumb.jpg)
Spreading the ink over the plate
![Making sure it is fully covered](https://amazon.clikpic.com/carlmarch/images/Image_3_thumb.jpg)
Making sure it is fully covered
![Rubbing the ink into the etched lines](https://amazon.clikpic.com/carlmarch/images/Image_4_thumb.jpg)
Rubbing the ink into the etched lines
![Wiping off the excess ink on the plate warmer](https://amazon.clikpic.com/carlmarch/images/Image_5_thumb.jpg)
Wiping off the excess ink on the plate warmer
![Placing the paper in the water bath](https://amazon.clikpic.com/carlmarch/images/Carl_Printing_034_thumb.jpg)
Placing the paper in the water bath
![Draining off the excess water](https://amazon.clikpic.com/carlmarch/images/Carl_Printing_012_thumb.jpg)
Draining off the excess water
![Blotting off the paper](https://amazon.clikpic.com/carlmarch/images/Carl_Printing_022_thumb.jpg)
Blotting off the paper
![Placing the inked plate on the press bed](https://amazon.clikpic.com/carlmarch/images/Placing_the_inked_plate_on_the_press_bed_thumb.jpg)
Placing the inked plate on the press bed
![Covering the inked plate with damp paper](https://amazon.clikpic.com/carlmarch/images/Covering_the_inked_plate_with_damp_paper_thumb.jpg)
Covering the inked plate with damp paper
![Laying the blankets over the plate and paper](https://amazon.clikpic.com/carlmarch/images/Carl_Printing_032_thumb.jpg)
Laying the blankets over the plate and paper
![Feeding the plate with paper and the blankets through the rollers of the press](https://amazon.clikpic.com/carlmarch/images/Carl_Printing_030_thumb.jpg)
Feeding the plate with paper and the blankets through the rollers of the press
![Peeling back the paper](https://amazon.clikpic.com/carlmarch/images/Image_6_thumb.jpg)
Peeling back the paper
![Examining the etching for the first time](https://amazon.clikpic.com/carlmarch/images/Image_7_thumb.jpg)
Examining the etching for the first time
![The finished original print](https://amazon.clikpic.com/carlmarch/images/Image_11_thumb.jpg)