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Aquatint turns an etched plate into an image built from tone
Look beyond etched outlines to see how aquatint creates grainy areas of tone, and how those tones work with lines to give a print atmosphere.
COLOUR, CRAFT & A LITTLE PATIENCE
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Painting in wax: how encaustic layers become one surface
Explore the role of fusing in encaustic painting, the difference between translucent and opaque layers, and what to ask in a beginner workshop.
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Mountain folds and valley folds: learn origami from the side
Learn to recognise mountain and valley folds from the side, then use a small paper exercise to follow origami diagrams without reversing the model.
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A cyanotype contact print begins with the objects placed on the paper
Explore cyanotype contact printing with a small composition test, a clear exposure record and an understanding of how objects block light.
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Roll a thin ink film before making your first linocut print
Learn to recognise a thin, even brayer film, make a small test print and separate inking problems from pressure or paper problems.
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Lost and found edges can make a painting feel less outlined
Explore lost and found edges with a small painting study. Vary where shapes separate clearly and where similar values let an edge become less visible.
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Choosing a Watercolour Brush: Look Beyond the Point
Compare a round watercolour brush by its point, paint-holding body and response on paper, rather than the number on the handle alone.