#sgci 2013

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Bad-ass emerging printing technologies: 3-D printer, laser cutter, cnc router and more!

I seem to have misplaced my notes on these guys, so will be sure to update this post with more information soon!

--JAKI

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Last minute preparations for open portfolio!

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OPEN PORTFOLIO: JAKI EDITION

Open portfolio was a lot of fun! It was great to see so many prints in one place, ask questions, and network with other people around town. However, if I ever have the opportunity to do this again, definitely going to sign up for SESSION 1 or 2!!!

I was really nervous at first. How do I introduce myself, what do I say about my work? But, it was really cool to see all of my prints on one table and realize that there is potential, however, I do have my work cut out for me!

And to anyone who picked up my card on the table, I put the wrong address for my tumblr on it. If by chance you are reading this, follow me on my tumblr: munkikatastic.tumblr.com

...it's kind of a work in progress right now, but I'll post my work on there soon!

-- JAKI

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Pastemaking for Printers: Ink Recipe

Chika Ito did a presentation during the 2013 SGCI conference on "Pastemaking for Printmakers"as las low-cost, low-technqiue,  less-impact (on the environment) and less-harmful (to the printmaker). Below is a description on how to prepare the paste for use in silkscreen.

To make the paste-based ink the recipe is as follows:

1. One portion of rice flour or wheat flour, or any kind of starch (without additives).

2. Five to eight portions of water. In a pan, mix starch and one portion of water. Mix until creamy.Add rest of the water and bring to a boil over low heat. Keep stirring. Stir until it becomes thick and fairly clear. Cool over night if needed (for rice starch, don't).

3. Mix pigment (easy to mix if pigment dispersed is available), watercolor, ink, or other colourant until desired instensity. Add water to get the desired consistency for your ink, like full-fat yoghurt!

To print:

Do NOT leave the screen wet for a long time (the rice paste dries very quick). Clean the screen with a sponge and luke warm water to avoid stains.

Also, different types of starch have different finishes:

wheat starch for matte finish

rice paste for sheen finish

methylcellulose for a glossy finish

WARNING! The rice paste can attract bugs it it is left unattended, OUTSIDE! So be cautious!

I actually missed Chika Ito's demo on the actual preparation of the paste for printing, but I can't wait to try this out! Let me know how it works out for ya'll!

--JAKI

PS: Here is the like to Chika Ito's website and ink recipe:

Chika Ito: www.chikaito.com

Ink Recipe: http://www.chikaito.com/Grafiek_Printmaking/Ink_Recipe.html

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TARO TAKIZAWA was one of the many printmakers I met during open portfolio. I was really taken back by his use of color and pattern to create these urban landscapes of Japan. "Home remember remember remember," was my personal favorite. Although I wasn't able to score one of these prints, I was able to obtain a proof of "Gekka Bijin".

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Sharpie is better than the butter.

Ewa Budka