Adhesive backed paper: 8.5”x11”
Label Paper Printing Plate: Construction Paper not too thick
Printing ink: Akua Intaglio Ink - soy based/waterbased ink
Brayer: Speedball 4” brayer (soft)
Inking plate: Speedball bench hook Palette paper
Print Paper: Canson Edition Bright White
Scissors or Xacto (depending on age of student)
Designs for print: the simpler the better (to begin with)
Make at least 3 copies of a design 1) First layer is of entire shape 2) Second layer is smaller shapes 3) Third layer adds more detail
Cleaning supplies: Baby wipes (before and after)
Soap and water

Take design from public domain images or come up with own design and copy onto adhesive backed paper - If using an additive process for more detail/depth copy 2 or more sheets to add detail relief
Peel base shape or shapes and arrange on plate
When satisfied with composition adhere to plate
Add details on top of base shape - top layer prints darkest and the print will be a mirror image of your plate
Scoop out ink with palette knife onto inking plate/palette paper. The line of ink should be about the same length as the brayer. Roll out ink evenly – should make a tacky/zippy sound with an orange peel texture
Plate has been adhered to a sheet of clear polyester film (for easy clean up). Registration marks have been drawn on the back side of the film (for printing). Apply a couple of even coats
Clean edges where ink is on film with baby wipe - otherwise your margins will have ink
Make sure hands and working surface are clean!
Take print paper and gently set on top of inked plate – use the registration marks for placement
Rub evenly in a circular motion with barren or burnisher over the entire piece. Hold paper firmly down near center of the piece – will prevent paper from slipping
Hold one side of paper down while lifting an edge to check density of ink. May burnish again to make image darker
Gently lift away from plate from one end of paper
Hang to dry – can use newsprint to blot ink - helps in drying process with Akua inks
Don’t forget to sign your artwork!