Drypoint Print

After some observational drawings of taxidermy animals, I then drew my own hybrid form using different parts of each animal ombined as one. I have used an owl's head on a squirrel's body with and curloo feet.

I first drew the outline and basc shape of the hybrid form using a pencil before filling it in. I then used a dip ink pen to draw in all the detail and the fur.


The drawing was then photocopied to be scaled down from A3 to A4. I used this image to create an intaglio print. Using a plastic plate laid over the topof my image, I used an etching tool to etch out my drawing onto my plate. Once this was done I was then able to ink up my plate using black Caligo etching ink. 



I used scrim and tissue paper to rub in the ink into the gaps and take away any excess ink, leaving just the image. As I was doing this, I left some watercoloured paper in a tray of water to soak. The paper was taken out and dried using blotting paper on top and underneath the watercoloured paper, pressing down on it. The paper and plate were then ready to be rolled through the press, leaving the image transfered onto the watercoloured paper.

Health and Safety:

• Make sure you don't use too much ink
• Tidy the work space after use
• Wear gloves and an appron
• Keep bags and coats out of the way
• Wash the tools after use
• Use some newspaper to cover the table 

Materials:

• Caligo Etching Ink
• Etching plate
• Etching tool
• Scrim
• Newspaper
• Gloves
• Appron
• Tissue paper
• Watercoloured paper
• Tray of Water
• Blotting paper