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TECHNICAL LEARNING

CREATION PROPOSAL::Collective reproduction of a work

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MATERIALS:Cartridge paper, miniature reproduction of a work, ruler, graphic pencil, eraser, oil pastels, brush, toast or linseed oil

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STEPS:

  1. Squaring the cartridge paper

  2. Reproduce the work in pencil

  3. Add a fatty pastel directly on the sheet

  4. Spread with the brush coated with toast

  5. Fill surfaces completely

  6. Assemble the miniature works to create a collective work

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REMARKS:

  • The taltine produces a very slippery and particular effect

  • Also possible to take the color with the brush directly on the oil pastel

  • Very trying

  • Produces a beautiful moire effect

  • Calculate your squaring in miniature and bigger so that the project is effective

CREATION PROPOSAL::Linocut #1 (rubber)

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MATERIALS:Cartridge paper, rubber plate, graphic pencil, screen printing ink, press, carbon paper, plexiglass plate, roller, engraver

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STEPS:

  1. Draw a design directly on the rubber plate

  2. Burn the drawing using the engraver (remove from the drawing what should not keep the ink)

  3. Take a small amount and paint and put it on the plexiglass plate

  4. Roll the paint until it is evenly spread and roll a thin layer evenly onto the rubber plate.

  5. Center the plate on a sheet and take the press.

  6. Make small circles on all sides to make an even impression.

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REMARKS:

  • The rubber is rather soft and easy to burn

  • Roll well and spread the paint evenly before applying it to the rubber

  • Remember that printing produces a mirror image to the engraved one; watch out for bad surprises (letters, etc.)

  • Also possible to use an eraser or styrofoam for tests or when you have a smaller budget

  • Possibility of making transfers with tracing paper as a first step if you want to make an exact design or with letters in order to avoid the horizontal inversion of the design.

  • Opportunity to explore the concept of positives and negatives

CREATION PROPOSAL::Linocut #2 (Linoleum)

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MATERIALS:Cartridge paper, linoleum board, graphic pencil, screen printing ink, press, carbon paper, plexiglass board, roller

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STEPS:

  1. Draw a design directly on the linoleum board

  2. Engrave the drawing using the engraver (remove what should not keep the ink)

  3. Take a small amount and paint and put it on the plexiglass plate

  4. Roll the paint until it is evenly spread and roll a thin layer evenly over the linoleum board

  5. Center the plate on a sheet and take the press.

  6. Make small circles on all sides to make an even impression.

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REMARKS:

  • Unlike rubber, linoleum is very hard and difficult to etch. Watch out for cuts!

  • Possible to heat in a dryer or radiator before engraving to facilitate the process

  • The textured rendering is more beautiful and porous than rubber, but the engraving is much more difficult and forcing. Not very recommendable although cheaper than rubber.

CREATION PROPOSAL::Marbled paper

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MATERIALS:Various types of papers (cartridge, manila, construction), linseed oil or baby oil, projector, shallow water pan (crescent tray style), India ink, oil paint, color ink, pigments , dropper, popsicle stick, small plastic jars for mixing, gloves, tray, drying rack.

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STEPS:

  1. Dilute color ink with linseed oil or water 

  2. Using the dropper, place the pigments sparingly in the water

  3. It is possible to move the ink with a stick, superimpose or alternate the colors in the basin.

  4. When you are satisfied, gently put your paper on the surface of the water, being careful not to agitate the surface.

  5. Leave for a few seconds, then drain out 

  6. Place in a tray provided for this purpose and bring the paper to a support to dry.

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REMARKS:

  • Students must pass 1 to 1, plan an activity to do a side or to occupy.

  • Important to write the name on the paper BEFORE soaking it, otherwise impossible to identify afterwards.

  • Very nice rendering on pale and manila papers.

  • Looks unattractive on dark or construction paper

  • Be careful not to handle the paper too much once soaked or to arrange it horizontally; risk of spoiling or altering the pattern.

CREATION PROPOSAL::Casting on plaster and image transfer

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MATERIALS:Powder plaster, water, pot, cellophane, printed image, ziplock bag, brush, water

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STEPS:

  1. Mix the plaster with the water (2 for 1) in a large mixing bowl

  2. Mix well and make sure there are no lumps

  3. Prepare a mold for the cast (can be a small tray shaped out of cardboard and covered in cellophane or a ziplock bag)

  4. Pour the mixture into the mold. Let dry.

  5. Once well dried, coat the plaster with paper mache glue.

  6. Take a sample image and affix it face down to the plaster. Be sure to remove bubbles.

  7. Very slowly peel the paper off the surface. Repeat as desired.

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REMARKS:

  • Measure well the proportions at the risk of making a rendering that does not dry or molds badly

  • Be careful not to dispose of the plaster water in the sinks, risk of blocking the pipes!

  • Do some tests for image transfer, some printers or inks work better than others

  • You can coat your molds with Vaseline or cellophane to prevent the plaster from sticking to them.

  • The image transfer remains very discreet and inconspicuous.

CREATION PROPOSAL::Garden gnome

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MATERIALS:Newsprint, masking tape, modeling clay, patina, clay, brush, plaster tape, bowl of water

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STEPS:

  1. Crumple and roll the newspaper to form the various limbs of the dwarf

  2. Assemble the limbs using masking tape.

  3. Cover with masking tape to compress and solidify the sculpture.

  4. When the body is complete, cut the strips of plaster into small pieces and apply them to the sculpture using the brush and water. Completely cover the sculpture

  5. Let dry (minimum 30 minutes)

  6. Model, with clay or modeling clay, the face of the dwarf as well as details (buttons, accessories, shoes, etc.)

  7. Cover with plaster as needed. Let dry.

  8. Paint with acrylic or gouache.

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REMARKS:

  • Possible to show playful dwarf docufiction in anticipation to inspire young people

  • Plan a lot of time for this activity which requires many steps

  • Check the solidity of the limbs before covering with plaster

  • Be careful not to dispose of the plaster water in the sinks, risk of blocking the pipes!

CREATION PROPOSAL::Sculpture (ou shaping) of paper

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MATERIALS:Gouache in bread, brush, water, scissors, exact, cutting board, cartridge paper, glue

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STEPS:​

  1. Take the brush and produce a color gradient on the entire sheet of carbon paper. Let dry.

  2. Exploration of paper through 11 techniques: frows, rolls, crease, accordion, tear, cut-fold, fold, stack,pop up,dent, bump,twist

  3. Paste the tests carried out in a notebook 

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REMARKS:

  • Wait until the paper is completely dry before attempting to try shaping techniques

  • Be careful with the exact ones for younger or less experienced students. Take the time to fully explain how to use the tool.

  • Interesting techniques for a collage project or to create bas relief effects.

CREATION PROPOSAL::Watercolor​

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MATERIALS:Paintbrush, water​, masking tape, reserve eraser, toothpick or old paintbrush, watercolor palette, paper towel, table salt, 8x11'' watercolor paper

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STEPS:

  1. Affix the watercolor paper to the table using the masking tape

  2. Divide into 6 equal sections using masking tape

  3. Techniques learned: simple gradient, table salt, gum reserve, wet on wet, pigment substruction, color gradient

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REMARKS:

  • Masking tape helps prevent curling on watercolor paper. 

  • Rub the wet brush well on the watercolor tablets in order to activate it''; occurs when the pellet makes a small foam.

  • Wait until the reserve eraser is completely dry before putting the watercolor on it, at the risk of missing the exercise. Similarly, the watercolor must be completely dry before removing the gum resist.

  • Very important to use watercolor paper for ces exercises.

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