You will need:
- printmaking, mixed media, watercolour paper
- relief items - cardboard, foam board, fabric scraps, other textured materials, etc.
- scissors, craft knife
- glue, tape, other adhesives
- printmaking ink, paint
- brayer, ink roller
- printing press, press substitute - baren, wooden spoon
- sealant
- protective gloves (optional)
Do:
- Create the sculptural/relief elements you plan to use, using cardboard, foam board, fabrics, or other textures.
- Arrange the materials, experimenting with placement and layering.
- Attach the elements to the surface securely using your adhesive.
- Cover the entire piece with sealant to prevent the ink/paint from soaking in.
- Apply the ink/paint to a flat surface suitable for inking, such as a glass or metal sheet, and spread it evenly.
- Lay the inked items on the press and lay your paper over them, and use as even a pressure as possible across the surface to transfer the ink.