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In a message dated 06/17/2000 3:22:24 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
wjbaas writes:

> > For monoprinting, if you have lexan sheets or plexiglass, paint over them
> > with a dishsoap and water solution the day before and let dry (as a
> release
> > agent), and then just have the kids use watercolors on them to make a
> single
> > print.
> >
> > Deb,
>
> I tried this with little success.What kind of dishsoap and how thick?
> somehow
> it didn't work as well as I'd like. Did you ever try with Caron d'asche?
> Tried
> to do this with HS kids as a final. Hummmmmm need something else to make it
> work. Did you run thru press or hand press? What kind of paper? Damp? Would
> like any specifics if you can supply.
> Thanks
> Gelato

If you are using the water based Monotype paints, try taping a piece of
vellum to the Plexiglas, use gum Arabic (applied with a felt dauber) over the
vellum and let dry. Paint with the paint without using too much brushing in
one area. Let dry thoroughly. Print with a moistened and blotted dry,
Arches 88 paper. A moderate pressure in an etching press or use a rolling
pin, and it should work great.

Ken Schwab
San Jose CA

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