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Multilayers and Image Superimposition 

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Materials:

  • Plate laminated with ImagOn 

Overview:

The concept of multiple layers of ImagOn with superimposed imagery represents another image creating potential of ImagOn. With this technique it is easy to adopt the "Reduction Block Making and Printing Method" used in linoleum and wood block printing.

  • At any stage of the stripping procedure the plate can be dried and layered with more layers of ImagOn to build up images by superimposing and developing between each layer. 
  • This application of photo mechanical processes redefines the reproductive stigma normally associated with photo etching because the plate and image are created simultaneously. With this technique the edition size is limited to how many prints that can be made from the plate. 
  • There is also the possibility to keep adding more superimposed layers of ImagOn which have been exposed and developed to additional imagery. 
  • This can be done at any stage of this process. 
  • The most important thing to remember when applying more layers of ImagOn, after the previous layers have been inked and proofed, is to thoroughly remove all ink deposits. This can be done first by cleaning the plate with vegetable oil and then with a magnesium carbonate and water solution.  
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