Sue Brown has produced a 'How To' leaflet describing how to create a Silk Aquatint plate and print using simple to find materials.

Over 3 pages the instructions will take you through an accessible Silk Aquatint plate making process. Create tones and textures with materials you can find at any DIY store. How to print that plate to create a sophisticated print that has all the qualities of a traditional mezzo tinted image on metal.

Silk Aquatint is an intaglio printmaking technique using materials that can be easily sourced. This DL leaflet will be posted out to you and contains a list of materials and equipment which will get you started on a completely addictive and flexible printmaking process.

Sue Brown teaches Collagraph, Intaglio and Gum Arabic Transfer Printmaking at the yard:Artspace, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK.
Sue gained a BA in Fine Art and an MA in Multidisciplinary Printmaking at the University of the West of England. Sue is passionate about passing on her extensive printmaking knowledge.