Intaglio printmaking processes
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Intaglio processes in our workshop |
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© Murtra Edicions - Milena Rosés
In our workshop, depending on the artist’s work, we have the infrastructure and offer technical support for the following techniques:
Techniques
Direct intaglio techniques
Drypoint, mezzotint, direct work on the plate with flexible shaft, drills to scrape, polish, and draw on the plate, etc.
Collagraph and carborundum on non metallic plates, additive techniques, acrylic grounds, bases, etc.
Positive etching with wax, inks, pastels, etc., negative etching with wax, inks, pastels, etc. Etching with solvent ground, oils, etc., and positive and negative relief etching.
Aquatint with rosin or asphalt; positive and negative aquatint, sugar aquatint; lavis aquatint; acid aquatint; sulphur aquatint; toner aquatint; lithographic ink aquatint; with asphalt; with alcohol; with water; with solvent and white ground aquatint.
Soft ground.
Using new digital and analog technologies we offer the possibility to add either digital or photographic text and pictures. We currently use transfers of digitally manipulated material or photocopies over metallic surfaces, photopolymer emulsion in film over metallic surfaces and photopolymer plates.
Depending on the work, our technician advises the artist on which material/matrix will accurately reflect the artist’s original idea. It’s possible to choose among different kinds of plates: copper plates, zinc, iron, steel, wood, conglomerates, carton, plastics, methacrylates, polyesters, etc.
We work with the highest quality papers for intaglio printing such as Hanhemüle, Velin d'Arches, Rives BFK, etc. We also use hand made papers specifically designed for the edition, with customizable sizes, colours and watermarks.
We take special care in the printing process. We can print one or several plates “à la poupée”, with engraving roll-up, with or without ink, and stain roll-ups. Color thinning is possible with the roller: monochrome, degraded with lacquers, degraded to different colors. Different types of collage: bleed, partial, cut, previously printed, paper combination. Collage with cut and inked plates: making and engraving. We can engrave, emboss, print in relief, with a roll-up, in pieces (cut plates). Afterwards, we can lighten the prints by hand.
Special and personalized post-production
Our team is able to design and produce the folder, box or container for the finished work, and to add texts or anything necessary to present the work.
Technical assistance included
These prices are approximate as we adapt them to each project. It is possible to get a quote.
Plate elaboration
The plate or plates created by the artist with the technical advice of our Master Printmaker.
Hourly price:22,00 €
Obtaining the final proof “bon a tìrer” b.a.t. or Right to Print r.t.p.
With the supervision of and assistance from the artist, our printer will make various proofs, until obtaining the final proof or b.a. t.
The price per hour is of 22 €
Necessary material, such as plates and special technical materials (photolith, emulsions, etc.) are not included in this price.
Printing works
Approximate base prices:
To print a plate size 35x40cm, etched in black ink.
Printing price 22 €
To print a plate of 50×70cm, etched in black ink.
Printing price 40 €
To print a plate of 76×112cm, etched in black ink.
Printing price 60 €
Paper and its preparation are not included.
VAT / taxes are not included
