Fellow copperplate printmaker here, I work in Engraving. I really want to try Mezzo sometime. I've been meaning to try it for years. Transfering the drawing onto the plate, do you know about wax transfer? I know each of us has a different technique or doing what works best for them, so I don't want to come off as telling you what to do. The (traditional) method from 17th and 18th century instruction books mention melting a thin coating of beeswax onto the plate, and then either rubbing the reversed drawing onto the plate, or, running it through the press with moderate pressure. The pencil/charcoal will stick to the wax, then you trace the lines with a needle and remove the wax (with paint thinner or re-melt & wipe with a rag). Keep up the good work!
@@Jenniferchenstudio Ooof. yeah I hear ya. I was able to do some paid Zoom presentations on printing & printing history, but, it wasn't the best experience.
Fellow copperplate printmaker here, I work in Engraving. I really want to try Mezzo sometime. I've been meaning to try it for years. Transfering the drawing onto the plate, do you know about wax transfer? I know each of us has a different technique or doing what works best for them, so I don't want to come off as telling you what to do. The (traditional) method from 17th and 18th century instruction books mention melting a thin coating of beeswax onto the plate, and then either rubbing the reversed drawing onto the plate, or, running it through the press with moderate pressure. The pencil/charcoal will stick to the wax, then you trace the lines with a needle and remove the wax (with paint thinner or re-melt & wipe with a rag). Keep up the good work!
Thank you! Teaching through COVID was tough. Gonna try the wax next time
@@Jenniferchenstudio Ooof. yeah I hear ya. I was able to do some paid Zoom presentations on printing & printing history, but, it wasn't the best experience.
Very detailed and clear! Thanks!