Manual Printing for Photopolymer Stamps

You will start by knowing Gabriela and Xavier, who will tell you about their work, their courses and their pedagogical method. They will also tell you some of their influences in the world of engraving and manual printing.

You will know different manual printing systems, their advantages and disadvantages. Then, you will focus on engraving and photogravure, which will be the technique you will use during this course. You will review the necessary materials and tools before creating your stamps.

The next step will be to produce your photopolymer seals, a process that you will see step by step from cutting the plate to the first printing tests. You will prepare your negatives and then insolate them with a light source of your choice.

Once you have created your stamp, you will start stamping it on different surfaces and with different inks, finishes and textures. Gabriela and Xavier will explain some tricks to improve the stamping of your stamp.

Finally, you will learn more complex printing techniques with various colors, repetition of elements and auxiliary seals of foam .