Users Instructions ImagOn photopolymer films |
1. Plate Preparation
Different types of plates require different preparations:
Intaglio-Type on Copper
- Cut plate to intended size.
- Sand plate with 320 grit wet and dry sandpaper
- Wipe with dry clean cloth
- Be careful not to get fingerprints on the plate
Etched Intaglio-Type on Copper
- Cut plate to intended size
- Sand plate with 600 grit wet and dry sandpaper
- Wipe with dry clean cloth
- Be careful not to get fingerprints on the plate
Intaglio-Type on Plexiglas Plate
- Cut plate to intended size
- Clean with 50% water and alcohol solution
- Wipe with dry clean cloth
- Be careful not to get fingerprints on the plate
Intaglio-Type on Wooden Plate
- Sand plate with 320 grit sand paper
- Coat plate with water-soluble Varathene (acryl based transparant varnish) or Lascaux
- When dry sand again and re-coat with Varathene or Lascaux
- By using one or more layers of Varathene or Lascaux you can control the amount of wood- grain that appears in the final print.
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