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Intaglio Technical & Health and Safety

Technical Notes – Intaglio Inking up the plate 1. Select your coloured inks and mix a small amount with equal quantity of extender. 2. Using a toothbrush or scrim apply a small amount of ink on the chosen area and make sure the ink covers any gaps. 3. Lightly rub the surface of the plate with tissue paper to remove any excess ink and to clean the pate edges. Printing on Etching Press 1. Soak a sheet of watercolour paper in water and then blot off the excess water. 2. Fold back the blankets on the Etching press and position the collagraph plate facing upwards up against the roller, place the watercolour paper over the top and lay the blankets back over the top. 3. Turn the rollers so the plate and paper goes through the press. Lift up the blankets and carefully  remove the paper print from the plate. 4. Run the plate under warm soapy water to clean off the ink and dry the plate off before the next use. Materials & Equipment         ...
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Gel Impasto Health and Safety

Gel medium info: It is of low toxicity Advised to be used in ventilated area Don't drink or eat when using. Thoroughly wash hands after use of the Gel Medium. If this product is ingested it may cause you discomfort. It can cause slight skin irritation. It is also irritating to the eyes. (wash immediately with water)
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Ceramic Health and Safety

Health & Safety using Ceramics: Long-term exposure to clay dust can be very detrimental to your health as it is carcinogenic; all tools and surfaces need to be thoroughly cleaned with water after use with clay . 1) Use protective clothing including non-latex gloves and apron, and tie back hair. 2) Work on top of paper that can be disposed of at the end of the session. This is to keep mess and clay dust to a minimum. 3) Always use the ceramic tools for their intended use and reduce ceramic dust by washing tools thoroughly after use. 4) If any paints, glazes or clay gets left on the tables you should wash them off to reduce clay dust. 5) To further reduce clay dust, wash your hands appropriately throughout the lesson and at the end. 6) Clean up spillages immediately to prevent; potential contamination or risk to others consuming or slipping on it. 7) Don’t eat or drink in the classroom - only sealable bottles of water. 8) When carving into clay, h...
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