I wanted to explore further the properties of relief printing.
I knew how to do a basic reduction technique, but I realised I hadn't actually created a piece in which involved singular outlines. This is what I wanted to try, and so I needed to find an image I could print. Coincidently, I also had the idea of creating self-made birthday cards, with a slightly more humorous and uncommon design, seeing as this was for fun.
The first image is the sketched design that will eventually become printed.
I knew how to do a basic reduction technique, but I realised I hadn't actually created a piece in which involved singular outlines. This is what I wanted to try, and so I needed to find an image I could print. Coincidently, I also had the idea of creating self-made birthday cards, with a slightly more humorous and uncommon design, seeing as this was for fun.
The first image is the sketched design that will eventually become printed.
I really liked the end design and because I wanted to use this as birthday cards, I wanted to created more.
In the end, I managed to produce 24 cards, which I am really proud of. Once I finished them and allowed them to dry properly over a couple of days, I personalised a message on the back of each card, all varying according to whoever I gave them to.
Now that I understand how to do this process, I want to extend my knowledge in this area, possibly experimenting with colours or maybe even text next.
Now that I understand how to do this process, I want to extend my knowledge in this area, possibly experimenting with colours or maybe even text next.