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== Preparing the copper plate == | == Preparing the copper plate == | ||
The copper plate can be bought from the Metal Workshop | |||
tip: Instead of copper plate you can use any material that you can scratch on (for example juice cardboard box) | |||
* Bevel the corners of the copper plate | |||
* Polish the plate with ''Brasso'' and a cloth | |||
* '''tip''': ''pay special attention to the corners'' | |||
'''tip''': ''pay special attention to the corners'' | * Degrease the plate with Ketjap Manis (Fermented Soja) | ||
* spread the Ketjap on the plate and using the soft side of a sponge | |||
* '''disclaimer''': ''do not clean the sponge with water'' | |||
spread the Ketjap on the plate and using the soft side of a sponge | * Wash the plate with water and dry it with a clean cloth and put it in the oven for 10 minutes to dry completely | ||
'''disclaimer''': ''do not clean the sponge with water'' | * Cover the plate with a ground we use a thin layer of ''Pledge'' (mixed with ink to make the wax not transparent) and leave it to dry | ||
== Transferring your design == | == Transferring your design == | ||
*Draw on top of the wax by scratching it lightly | |||
'''disclaimer''': ''everything you scratch on the plate will be mirrored after printing'' | '''disclaimer''': ''everything you scratch on the plate will be mirrored after printing'' | ||
* Attach a long stripe of clear tape to the back of the plate | |||
*Put the plate in the Etching Bath | |||
'''tip''': ''use the long strip of clear tape to prevent your plate of sinking in the etching bath'' | |||
* Rinse your plate with water and remove the tape | |||
'''tip''': ''use the long strip of clear tape to prevent your plate of sinking in the etching bath'' | *Put the plate in a ''Dasty'' bath for 10 minutes | ||
* Rinse the plate with water and let it dry completely | |||
== Printing == | == Printing == | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:42, 15 May 2023
Preparing the copper plate
The copper plate can be bought from the Metal Workshop tip: Instead of copper plate you can use any material that you can scratch on (for example juice cardboard box)
- Bevel the corners of the copper plate
- Polish the plate with Brasso and a cloth
- tip: pay special attention to the corners
- Degrease the plate with Ketjap Manis (Fermented Soja)
- spread the Ketjap on the plate and using the soft side of a sponge
- disclaimer: do not clean the sponge with water
- Wash the plate with water and dry it with a clean cloth and put it in the oven for 10 minutes to dry completely
- Cover the plate with a ground we use a thin layer of Pledge (mixed with ink to make the wax not transparent) and leave it to dry
Transferring your design
- Draw on top of the wax by scratching it lightly
disclaimer: everything you scratch on the plate will be mirrored after printing
- Attach a long stripe of clear tape to the back of the plate
- Put the plate in the Etching Bath
tip: use the long strip of clear tape to prevent your plate of sinking in the etching bath
- Rinse your plate with water and remove the tape
- Put the plate in a Dasty bath for 10 minutes
- Rinse the plate with water and let it dry completely
Printing
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