Lithography Resources

Lithography is an intricate printmaking process that revolves around grease and water resisting one another. It is known for its ability to faithfully reproduce hand-drawn marks without intermediary processing. Lithographic prints can be created using stone, metal plates or laser photocopies.

Students must complete an induction in the relevant print technique before using any equipment in this workshop. If you have any questions regarding the use of the facilities or inductions, or regarding any printmaking matters please contact me via email.

Printmaking Technician: Andy Reaney email: ku.ca.notos|yenaeR.P.A#ku.ca.notos|yenaeR.P.A

ESSENTIALS

Photocopy Transfer pdf
This simple and safe method provides an introduction to the principles of Lithography as well as proving an adaptable and responsive technique in itself.

Films From Digital Sources pdf/[ video]
Creating bitmaps and halftones in Photoshop for printmaking.

Autographic (Hand-drawn) Films pdf
Materials and techniques for creating hand-drawn films-positives.

PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY

Photolitho Platemaking pdf
Exposing and processing photolitho plates for printing.

Direct Printing Photolitho Plates pdf
Printing photolithography plates on an etching press.

Offset Printing Photolitho Plates [ pdf]
Printing photolithography plates on the Deffa offset press.

ALTERNATIVE TECHNIQUES

Polyester Plate Lithography pdf
An alternative safe process for creating and printing photographic and hand drawn plates.

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