This is a new technique that allows printmakers to create a crackle effect which simulates the type of fine cracking that happens to ancient Chinese pots. It is an unusual technique because there is no exposure of the Imagon in the creation of this crackle effect. Thus after the ImagOn plate has been infused with this crackle it can be used for any number of the Intagho-Type techniques.
If the plate is printed a 3 dimensional crackling will appear in the print. By itself all it represents is a great accidental effect. The creative challenge is to combine this technique with others to use it as part of the conceptual deyelopment of an idea. Exposing this plate to the Aquatint Screen and treating the plate as you would any of the Intaglio-Type techniques can achieve further creative development of this technique. Or you could rework the plate with Liquid Aquatint or Screen Filler. |