NON TOXIC PRINTMAKING VIRTUAL COURSES
BLIND EMBOSSING
Instructors: LILIANA ALEMÁN & NUBIA OZZI
(authors of the book: “8 técnicas sin acido, grabado tradicional, experimental y no tóxico”)
*TERMS AND CONDITIONS
*Our virtual courses are self-paced, however participants will have access to the videos for three (3) month after the payment of the fee. Platform: You Tube
*In order to visualize the videos, the participant must have a GMAIL ACCOUNT, which will be informed after the payment of the fee has been made.
*The courses are spanish spoken with english subtitles.
*Although prior experience in lithography is not necessary, some basic printmaking experience is recommended.
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BLIND EMBOSSING
The theoretical-practical course includes:
1) Twelve (12) videos containing clear step-by step instructions of the process.
2) Two communications in english via e-mail. The first communication may be to clear out any doubts about the process or its supplies. In the second email the participant can send photos of the plates and prints carried out during the course to receive the instructor’s feedback.
*ABOUT THE COURSE
Blind embossing is a technique that basically consists of printing a matrix without any ink. In this way, a three-dimensional print of sculptural and tactile effects is obtained, in which light and shadows play a determining factor. There is variety of ways to create hand-made embossings (non-industrial), from carving a matrix to the printing of assorted objects.
Course contents:
* Introduction
* The matrix
* Use of hand tools
* Carved matrix step by step
* Optional use of power tools
* Openwork cardboard matrix step by step
* Additive process step by step
* Printing assorted objects
* Combination with other techniques
* Papers for blind embossing
* Printing with press and alternative hand printing
* Epilogue
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*IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE COURSE FEE PLEASE WRITE TO escuelavirtualdegrabado@gmail.com
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