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U. V. Sensitive Solar Plates can be Exposed in Sunlight


Solar Photopolymer Printmaking Plates
Solar plates are steel-backed, light sensitive, photopolymer printmaking plates designed to provide a safer alternative to traditional etching and relief printing. After exposing with U. V. light, the plate is developed with water. Solar Plate may be exposed using sunlight, but we recommend an exposure system and vacuum frame for consistent results.

Solar Plates Printmaking Plates

Solar plates printmaking plates are steel bcked backed plates with a photopolymer emulsion.
These plates are .034" Thick
Item # Size 1-9 plates 10-19 plates 20 + plates
350057 5" x 7" $10.00 $8.00 $7.00
3500810 8" x 10" $16.00 $15.00 $13.00
35001216 12" x 16" $40.00 $38.00 $33.00
35001620 16" x 20" $65.00 $60.00 $55.00
Note: Plates may be cut to custom sizes using a photopolymer plate cutter.

How to Use Photopolymer Printmaking Plate


Printmaking With Photopolymer Plates
Printmaking With Photopolymer Plates: A New, Safe, Versatile Printmaking Technique For Artists And Students
By: Dianne Longley
A complete guide to the uses of photopolymer plates with step by step instructions.
The book includes an overview of various print media, a history of photopolymer plates and a schematic for building an exposure unit.
Paperback 112 pages.
$39.95
Printmaking With Photopolymer Plates
Printmaking In the Sun DVD: shows every step of making relief and intaglio prints using solarplates. Dan shows how to create an image on Mylar using various mark-making techniques. The solarplates are then developed and printed. Tips and advice on exposure times, washing out, registration, inking, preparing paper, and the amount of pressure needed from the press ensure that your printmaking experience is easy and successful. The DVD includes a gallery of solarplate prints with explanations of the techniques used to create them. Professionally made, thorough and complete, this DVD is a valuable learning tool for anyone interested in using solarplates.
$29.95
"Printmaking in the Sun"
144pg. book on Solar Plates.
discontinued book

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