Week 32 of 52 Week Printing Challenge

Drypoint and Chine Colle - Moreton Island

Today, I’ve used an old Drypoint plate to create a new print. I’ve added chine colle to add colour, texture and depth to the print. I make my own chine colle papers using wet strength tissue paper, golden open acrylics and a gel plate.

When creating the print, I need to do the following:

1. Etch (scratch) the plate;

2. Add glue to the back of the chine colle paper;

3. Ink the plate;

4. Dampen the paper;

5. Register the plate on the press;

6. Add the chine colle on top of the plate;

7. Add the dampened paper on top of the chine colle; and

8. Roll through the press.

Sometimes I add additional tissue paper (collage) and add some mark making to enhance the print. Each print is individual.

Would you like to make your own unique print? I am offering a Drypoint and Chine Colle Printing workshop at The Churn Room in Dayboro on Saturday 30 August 2026. All the details are in the link below:

https://www.thechurnroom.com.au/event-details/drypoint-etching-with-chine-colle

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