What image/s can you use to create a

Collagraph print (inspired by your Precious theme)

What is a Collagraph print?

• An image created with collage

• Ink is rolled onto the collage
• Paper is pressed onto the inked up
Collage

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COLLAGRAPH PRINTING

WHAT MATERIALS CAN

YOU SPOT?
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Plan your Collagraph inspired by your theme, ideas and work

created in your PPE.

CONSIDER

SIZE
SHAPE/format of your block
SINGLE IMAGE/MULTIPLE IMAGE/SECTIONS
LAYERS
TEXTURES APPROPRIATE TO CREATING YOUR IMAGE
PLACEMENT OF IMAGE WITHIN THE FRAME/COMPOSITION

On A4 paper sketch out a range of ideas for your Collagraph,

use keywords and annotations to explain your ideas more fully.

HOMEWORK: COLLECT IMAGES NEEDED TO SUPPORT MAKING YOUR COLLAGRAPH NEXT

LESSON (POSSIBLE MATERIALS TO COLLAGE) AND FIND RELEVANT COLLAGRAPH ARTISTS.
 Making a Collagraph Block
Definition of shap
Creating suitable textures

Contrast
Clarity of image

What materials?

PVA glue to stick

 How do I produce a clean, clear & high quality print from my
Collagraph block?
TECHNIQUE
1.Make a test first print (Artist proof)
EVALUATE
Too much or too little ink?
Have all my textures printed clearly?
Are my edges clean of ink?
How are the colours working?
Use this evaluation to improve your print quality
2.Create and edition of 3 best prints in
addition to your Artists Proof
Extension Task
Experimental printing onto different surfaces
HEALTH & SAFETY
• Careful movement around the room
• Bags & coats stored under the desks and
chairs tucked in
• Aprons on and sleeves up
• Ensure all inking up is on newspaper
• Mindful carriage of inked up blocks
• Work in pairs to work the printing press as
demonstrated
• Prints stored in the drying rack
Clean hands with minimal white spirit on a cloth
followed by a soapy wash at the sink.
Oil based ink does not mix with water
 Printing extension
How can I develop my printed outcome s?
You can add interest and complexity
by layering.

Printing over:
• Photo transfers
• Collages
• Textured or patterned paper
• Photo copies/photographs
How to correctly label your prints in PENCIL