OUGD504 Design Production: Print Workshop, Embossing

OUGD504

DESIGN FOR PRINT

EMBOSSING WORKSHOP

As part of my primary research i went to an embossing workshop at vernon street.

We first looked at some examples of embossing on to this thick card like stock.

 We also looked at a large plate that was created to emboss.

Notes:

• Negative Emboss

• Positive Emboss

• Limitations with tiny text

• Dont use smaller than 10PT

• Depth & Clarity is needed have bold type (Helvetica)

• The ore copper exposed longer it will take

• Frosted paper holds ink really well

Step by Step

Get your copper plate and choose the side with the least scratches , Using the sander sand it down. 

The next Step is to degrease it using some washing up liquid and a sponge over it. 

Blot the Copper plate with some newsprint - 

We next coat it with a thin layer of varnish you then put the blue film on your plate & place acetate on top.

We then roll the machine right to the end then back over it again

You then cut off the access up to your copper plate .

We next put the image side down stick to the copper plate with magic tape. Only needing 9 light units to expose.

The next step of the process was to get some solution in a container to put our copper plate into the solution consisted of sodium carbonate 10G & litre of water 18 degrees

 once the image has exposed peel of the layer , sponge every 30 seconds till copper is revealed.

 Blot the copper quickly.

 Once you have done that and your ready to put it into the etching tank , you need to hook it on with a white hook and scotch tape and it has to be left for 6-7 hours you need to change positions and turn it round half way through.

 When etched, can use the Hydraulic Nipping Press you need to

•  Place tissue on top of the paper 
•  Tighten screw towards you 
•  Pump handle till wont go further press back button in and pump
• the needle on the dial has to be mid day pointing to the top-  and lift it up

This work shop was really beneficial, learning the ins and outs of embossing has really helped my research for my book, It has also left me wanting to try the process more.