tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.comments2023-10-07T07:34:29.673-04:00Elana Goren PrintmakingElana Gorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13206866901146903319noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-86231197432712278432020-11-17T07:09:08.169-05:002020-11-17T07:09:08.169-05:00Very insightful article you represented in this po...Very insightful article you represented in this post. The non-toxic etching process and procedures you explained was very authentic and useful. I respect experiment and I admit I got some new experience to etch on zinc plate. The whole steps were very tech educative. I appreciate your great support. Happy to learn about nontoxicprint.com and I can also mention <a href="https://www.heatsign.com/electrochemical-etching-vs-laser-etching/" rel="nofollow">heatsign</a> that is working on metal and laser etching. May be this will be helpful some guys here.Mervin Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013845559030992987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-51798435513679969952020-11-16T05:31:39.721-05:002020-11-16T05:31:39.721-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mervin Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013845559030992987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-76106908272592321952019-08-21T16:19:44.130-04:002019-08-21T16:19:44.130-04:00Would you recommend the same method with a 4"...Would you recommend the same method with a 4" x 4" square of printmaking paper such as Somerset (heavier than Gampi, Mitsumata or Kozo) to attach it to a larger sheet of Stonehenge or Arches? Or would it be more effective to brush the methyl cellulose directly on the Somerset paper instead of using the plexi?Bill Hornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783209586599431099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-69835067127861627122017-12-27T12:24:11.044-05:002017-12-27T12:24:11.044-05:00I do not sand the plexiglass, it isn't necessa...I do not sand the plexiglass, it isn't necessary for this technique. Gum Arabic acts as both binder and release when painting on and printing from plexiglass.Elana Gorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206866901146903319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-52811221023428564192017-12-27T10:53:06.565-05:002017-12-27T10:53:06.565-05:00do you sand the Plexiglas before you coat with gum...do you sand the Plexiglas before you coat with gum Arabic? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-33308623116855963032015-01-27T13:36:47.714-05:002015-01-27T13:36:47.714-05:00It might be dangerous to add salt to copper sulpha...It might be dangerous to add salt to copper sulphate--apparently it is if you are using electro-etch--was reading on www. greenart.com :<br /><br />" Some of these reactions can be found when adding salt to copper sulphate to create 'Saline sulphate etch' , which may then be used electrolytically in the Galv-On process. Free copper deposit produced by etching zinc plates in saline sulphate etch forms a 'zinc copper couple' generating a current and producing chlorine and caustic soda. Free chlorine and hydrogen gas in a confined space like a covered etching tray can form an explosive mixture. If the chlorine gas is not channelled and collected, but mixes freely with the caustic soda, then sodium chlorate is produced . Sodium chlorate is a very toxic chemical banned since 2008 in the European Union where it was used as a powerful weed killer."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-2128805905565646532014-08-13T09:22:42.836-04:002014-08-13T09:22:42.836-04:00Elena
look forward to seeing your woodcut print !...Elena<br /><br />look forward to seeing your woodcut print !!Aine Scannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12878546195653186449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-53722253061778023852014-06-11T09:27:43.647-04:002014-06-11T09:27:43.647-04:00Hi Elana
Hows the printmaking going...right now I...Hi Elana<br /><br />Hows the printmaking going...right now I am developing a collagraph-drypoint from a watercolur print I did (well actually there were 2 versions of this print) .<br /><br />Just came across an old comment sent to me as an email in my inbox from you.....so thought I would check you out - it looks like you are as bad as me at keeping up with your blog. Probably means you are pretty busy in your studio <br /><br />love to your doggies Max and Jason. <br /><br />best wishes<br /><br />AineAine Scannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12878546195653186449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-20203693897916972152014-02-27T13:01:03.645-05:002014-02-27T13:01:03.645-05:00This is such an interesting campaign! I must say t...This is such an interesting campaign! I must say that the park was in dire need of a little improvement so as to have the pet and the pet owner enjoy their free time in the park. Even the simplest means of participation already means a lot for the park. <br /><br /><a href="http://ebaygivingworks.blogspot.com/2013/10/donate-to-charity-on-your-terms.html" rel="nofollow">Allison Perris</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186352121915903565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-45250881772015202082014-01-07T09:19:33.635-05:002014-01-07T09:19:33.635-05:00For copper and brass, you use a ferric chloride Ed...For copper and brass, you use a ferric chloride Edinburgh Etch. See this article on <a href="http://www.nontoxicprint.com/etchcopperandbrass.htm" rel="nofollow">nontoxicprint.com</a>Elana Gorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206866901146903319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-4161834287404872992014-01-06T21:43:11.551-05:002014-01-06T21:43:11.551-05:00Can this be used on Brass Bronze or Copper?Can this be used on Brass Bronze or Copper?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03735057607044424128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-34230373510557920102013-11-22T12:39:36.681-05:002013-11-22T12:39:36.681-05:00Thanks, really helpful explanation. I am attempti...Thanks, really helpful explanation. I am attempting my first chine colle print on the weekend and am a bit anxious about it. You've explained the process well.<br /><br />ShelleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-41517113866071090422013-08-20T05:53:39.378-04:002013-08-20T05:53:39.378-04:00Gorgeous!Gorgeous!Theohttp://bestrowingmachinereviews.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-91211891234898829592013-07-07T08:37:09.263-04:002013-07-07T08:37:09.263-04:00Beautiful print. Great exhibition platform.Beautiful print. Great exhibition platform.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-83715980982107900942013-01-12T21:35:44.733-05:002013-01-12T21:35:44.733-05:00Thank you :) I'll save it for a careful readin...Thank you :) I'll save it for a careful reading.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-54175630563230822092013-01-01T16:39:42.731-05:002013-01-01T16:39:42.731-05:00Thanks for your thoughts, parasol. I reached the s...Thanks for your thoughts, parasol. I reached the same conclusion as you did. Better to just show what's possible than to try showcase what the teacher's work is at the risk of overshadowing the students' work. And I want to add that the students' work was really good, just much smaller than my typical print. Elana Gorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206866901146903319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-8354487838113010922013-01-01T16:07:08.410-05:002013-01-01T16:07:08.410-05:00I've seen this dilemma resolved differently in...I've seen this dilemma resolved differently in different occasions, but I tend to agree that showing teacher's pieces that overshadow students' work may be a bit overwhelming for them... Not to pamper their ego, but sometimes they may get the idea that they will never reach the level of their teacher when they make the comparison. So the most successful way to present both teacher's and students' work together is work done in similar circumstances, time frame and techniques to show them what the possibilities of the medium are. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-37894919342421923762013-01-01T15:58:05.392-05:002013-01-01T15:58:05.392-05:00I'd love to learn more about those techniques,...I'd love to learn more about those techniques, Spider :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-2783837063003471612012-07-03T03:09:58.728-04:002012-07-03T03:09:58.728-04:00I really like twilight! I might sit and watch all ...I really like twilight! I might sit and watch all day long if I did not have school..or life to stay me from doing it! lol Superb Just Wonderful.<a href="http://www.logo-genie.com/" rel="nofollow">logo design</a>Adrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00113145687542362271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-8381829773581671642011-10-15T16:46:18.357-04:002011-10-15T16:46:18.357-04:00Oh my goodness Elana, how awful........ all that w...Oh my goodness Elana, how awful........ all that work gone in the acid - oh you must have been so pee---ded off !!! Oh and with all these exhibitions coming up you must have been so frustrated at having all that work as you say go down the drain.<br /><br />White ground I did use it one time ages ago with a fellow ( printmaking tutor)called Frank .....can not think of his second name now. I managed to get a nice outcome . The kind of effect I was seeking was more organic so perhaps that is why. What you are going for seems more specific and hence difficult to achieve. Lovely to drop by and see what you have been doing lately. Have you considered using copper sulphate etch for doing stuff at home sometimes ?? Thats one of the great things about it........<br /><br />all the best AineAine Scannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12878546195653186449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-77181516361615716142011-09-29T06:37:27.380-04:002011-09-29T06:37:27.380-04:00Nice print!
You can check etchingfitness.blogspot....Nice print!<br />You can check <a href="http://etchingfitness.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">etchingfitness.blogspot.com</a> for more etching.rezkarcfitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456222919276275324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-19783640744170443352011-06-07T15:08:22.864-04:002011-06-07T15:08:22.864-04:00Hi Elana
I came on here through the mention that ...Hi Elana <br />I came on here through the mention that Tracey gave to our blogs on the 50 best blogs etc. <br /><br />How are you doing. <br /><br />This post cauught my eye - because our super print technician made up three different strengths of copper sulphate last week. One very weak one for aquatints, one regular for line, and an 'in-between' one for thin lines. <br />I will have to ask him for the proportions. Drop me a line if you are interested and I will chase him up on it. One thing that is always a consideration with this process is that the more recently made the mordant is - the stronger it is. But you probably already know that. <br />Do you always have a magnifying glass handy when you are doing this etch because it really helps to be able to see whats happening on the plate, up close. <br /> <br />aine@ainescannell.comAine Scannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12878546195653186449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-48902337930869542082011-02-07T22:32:50.533-05:002011-02-07T22:32:50.533-05:00Thank you, Aine. It's good to hear from you ag...Thank you, Aine. It's good to hear from you again.Elana Gorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206866901146903319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-70743423025396749422011-02-07T20:09:49.045-05:002011-02-07T20:09:49.045-05:00Spider
it s me again Yes Do TRY to keep posting a...Spider<br /> it s me again Yes Do TRY to keep posting about how you are getting on at Grad school.<br />Is that like a B.A. that you are doing.? <br /><br />How exciting.......... although as you say sounds like its quite demanding. You are a talented artist and don't let anyone push you around as regards what your art is about THATS mega important. <br /><br />Sometimes schools have 'trends' usually they are a load of twaddle - can't imagine you will have too many problems though Best wishes<br /><br />Take care<br /><br />AineAine Scannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12878546195653186449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-65512947683771286542011-02-07T20:03:02.628-05:002011-02-07T20:03:02.628-05:00Hi there Spider
This installation looks excellent...Hi there Spider<br /><br />This installation looks excellent WELL DONE -- oh I wish I could see it in person. Its an inspiration - truly !!!Aine Scannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12878546195653186449noreply@blogger.com