Printmaking is a technique that is used to create the most amazing pieces of art. There are so many different ways that one can do printmaking. Here are some resources for some ideas.
- 25 Cool Printmaking Ideas
- Printmaking with Legos
- Plastic Bag Printmaking
- Leaf Printing
- Block Printing
- Gyotaku
- Collograph
For my printmaking I used a combination of techniques. For my first one I used plastic wrap and a paper towel, the end of the paper towel roll and a plastic bag. For the background I wrapped the plastic wrap around the tube and rolled the paint on the paper. Then I used the end of the tube to stamp circles on the paper as well. Then I finished the piece with using a plastic bag to print the snow flakes. I loved my final piece and how the techniques all came together in one cohesive artwork.
The second technique I used was not as complex, but still resulted in a beautiful piece of art. I had some cardboard from a box and I cut it into squares. Then I stripped the one side of the cardboard to expose the lines in the inside. I then used that as my printmaking tool. I mixed a variety of colors and stamped then on the paper using different angles to create a different look and texture.
This project can be a little messy and does need a little bit of clean up. Also if you are doing this project with young children I would use a different printmaking technique. I had a difficult time holding onto the cardboard square. I would probably use the potato trick and just help them cut the designs or use legos. Each will still create a beautiful and fun piece of art.
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