Making a Collagraph How to achieve texture in your plate
Paper Thick paper layered on top of each other or foam core to create embossment or raised area Cut out stencil
Cardboard Corrugated
Paint/Brush Strokes Thick Acrylic Various brush strokes Palette Knife Carve into thick paint
Carve into plaster/gesso Apply plaster or gesso Allow time to dry Carve/scratch design
Fabrics Lace Mesh Screening Doilies
Organic Materials
Wood Glue Smooth Stippling Draw designs Wood burn when dry
Other Materials Buttons Coins Paper Clips Clock parts (gears/gadgets) Tooth picks
Other Materials Sandpaper Tin Foil Washers Feathers String Bubble wrap
Examples
You can still see the image, but it focuses on texture
Examples
Calendar 3/6 – Text Choice 3/10 – Bring in text to make copies 3/12 – Drawing of plate including description of textures to be used completed in sketchbook (no larger than 8 x 8 inches) 3/16 – 3/26 – Create plate 3/26 – Completed plate due at the end of class