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1.Prepare
a film positive for an intaglio print or a film negative for
a relief print. Drawings, photocopies and laser or inkjet
prints on transparent film may all be used. |
2.With
a soft brush, talc the film on the emulsion or side which
will face the plate. This prevents the film from sticking
to the plate during exposure. |
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3.Cutting
a photopolymer plate requires two tools. Firstly, a design
knife is used to cut through the polymer. Then a draw tool
(Olfa-P 450) scores through to the metal backing of the plate.
The plate can then be bent along the score line until it separates. |
4.
Remove the cover film from the plate and place it in the bin.
Cover films may contain small amounts of photopolymer residues.
They should not be reused. |
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5.
A reading from a stouffer wedge is useful for determining
the exposure time in any UV unit or the amount of UV in sunlight
at any given time of day. |
6.
Cut the film slightly smaller than the plate. Place the film
image or emulsion side towards the plate. Ensure that there
is good contact between the film and the plate. Expose in
the sun or in a UV unit. |
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7.
Cut the film slightly smaller than the plate. Place the film
image or emulsion side towards the plate. Ensure that there
is good contact between the film and the plate. Expose in
the sun or in a UV unit. |
8.
Remove the exposed plate from the exposure frame or unit.
You will see a faint indication of the image on the plate.
Put your film away in a safe place in case you need to reuse
it. |
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