Introduction to Lithography Introduction to Lithography
Introduction to Lithography Introduction to Lithography
Introduction to Lithography Introduction to Lithography
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<strong>Introduction</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Lithography</strong><br />
Instruc<strong>to</strong>r: Alyse Bernstein<br />
This class will provide basic knowledge about preparing, drawing and printing a lithograph<br />
from limes<strong>to</strong>ne. Students will print a small edition of the completed drawing from a s<strong>to</strong>ne<br />
within the Fleisher collection. Previous experience in drawing and an interest in working with<br />
others is helpful. Students who are Fleisher members are permitted <strong>to</strong> utilize the studio<br />
outside of class time for an additional hourly rate.<br />
What will you learn in this class?<br />
• How <strong>to</strong> prepare a limes<strong>to</strong>ne for drawing<br />
• How <strong>to</strong> draw on limes<strong>to</strong>ne using crayon and/or transfer methods<br />
• How <strong>to</strong> print from limes<strong>to</strong>ne<br />
• How <strong>to</strong> assist another who is printing<br />
• Understanding of the basic concepts of how lithography works from limes<strong>to</strong>ne<br />
Materials List<br />
Lithographic crayons & pencils vary in grease content, the lower the number, the<br />
higher the grease content or the darker the mark making.<br />
It is advisable that you purchase through the Fleisher s<strong>to</strong>re, the S<strong>to</strong>nes Crayon<br />
Package, which includes: 1 each 1/4 inch crayon in numbers 1, 3, and 5 with a<br />
holder, deletion hone, sharpener and rubbing crayon. Those crayons noted with an *<br />
are included in kit.<br />
Otherwise you can buy supplies individually:<br />
• Korn’s lithographic pencils (numbers available: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)<br />
• Korn’s lithographic crayons (numbers available: 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)<br />
• S<strong>to</strong>ne’s lithographic ¼ inch crayons (waterproof, numbers available 1*, 2,<br />
3*, 4, 5*, 6, 7)<br />
• S<strong>to</strong>ne’s lithographic tablet crayons (waterproof 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)<br />
• S<strong>to</strong>ne’s rubbing crayons (waterproof Hard, Medium*, Soft)<br />
• Rubber hone or snake slip* (for erasing and cleaning margins)<br />
• Printing paper (Rives BFK, Arches Cover, German Etch, Somerset, etc.)<br />
• Newsprint pad or individual sheets (size depends on image printed)<br />
• Bamboo & hake brushes (for etching/processing)
• Two (2) lithographer’s cellulose sponges (one for processing, must have a<br />
clean one for printing)<br />
NOTE: A Ziploc® bag with a few air holes punctured in it is convenient for the s<strong>to</strong>rage<br />
and transportation of lithographic sponges<br />
• Watercolor and bristle brushes (a variety for drawing, painting on s<strong>to</strong>ne)<br />
• Hard pencil (in the H range)<br />
• Exact-o® knife and blades<br />
• Single edge razor blades (5)<br />
• Sketchbook<br />
• Gloves (kitchen or surgical)<br />
Optional:<br />
• Tracing paper<br />
• Etching needle<br />
• Etching scraper<br />
• Newsprint pad (great for transportation of prints and proofing)<br />
• Ink pen and nibs<br />
Materials offered in shop:<br />
• Korn’s lithographic tusche<br />
• Distilled water<br />
• Cheesecloth<br />
• Fine steel wool (#0000)<br />
• Oil of wintergreen<br />
• Zippo® lighter fluid<br />
• Apron or smock<br />
Many materials are available for purchase in Fleisher’s supply s<strong>to</strong>re. Students<br />
presenting a valid Fleisher membership card receive a 10% discount on their<br />
purchases.
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