Trace Monotype

Trace Monotype (also known as transfer drawing) is a direct-drawing printmaking technique. After inking a plate, paper is placed on top of the inky surface. Using a pen, stick or any other stylus, the image is drawn on the back of the paper. The pressure of the drawing tool picks up a line of ink on the paper as the pen bears down. When the paper is peeled off the plate, the lines appear on the paper. Usually a second print is pulled by printing the remaining ink on the plate. The second print yields a negative impression of the first print.

How To:

Read instructions or print handouts for workshops by clicking below.
INSTRUCTIONS (Printable) for Trace Monotype with Akua Intaglio

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View Slide Show show and Read Article on Printing Really Big Monotypes by Steamroller, Skateboard and Breakdancing

Basic Supplies Needed:

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Plastic monotype plate / Akua Intaglio ink / Smooth printmaking paper

Single Color Trace Monotype & Second Printing (ghost print)
by: Michael Gettings

Multiple-Color Trace Monotype
by: Michael Gettings

Multiple-Color Trace Monotype
by: Michael Gettings


Multiple-Color Trace Monotype
by: Michael Gettings

 

How To:

Read instructions or print handouts for workshops by clicking below.
Instructions & Supply List Trace Monotype with Akua Intaglio

Learn More:

Slide Show show and Read Article on Printing Really Big Monotypes by Steamroller, Skateboard and Breakdancing

Basic Supplies Needed:

Click on product below for purchase info

Plastic monotype plate / Akua Intaglio ink / Smooth printmaking paper