Akua Carborundum Platemaking Gel

Akua Carborundum Platemaking GelAkua Carborundum Platemaking Gel from Speedball 236ml Used to create collagraph printmaking plates. This ready to use platemaking gel offers a reliable medium that delivers fine, sharp detail and a uniquely textured surface that yields rich, velvety areas of colour. For best results, screen print the gel onto a plastic plate using a exposed screen and allow to dry. Ink up with Akua Intaglio Inks, wipe excess ink and print through an etching press.

Great tool set made by Powergrip

The new soft shades - Sage Green

or to UK Highlands or Islands)

Green B and Mid Red

L11/3 = steep curve

intermixable

Akua offers a range of modifiers to adjust the consistency

This is a handle-less brush

A smooth silk

This is a friction driven press - if using with lino or any plate that is more than 1mm thick it is helpful to have runners (lengths of lino or wood the same height) - to ensure even pressure

Medium weight - heavier than our Ponge 5

will not skin over in the jar and clean up easily and safely with soap and water