Here is my first trial plate.S on left: This is built from mountboard with the recessed parts "peeled" away, between the trellis. The S is painted in PVA to resist the ink.S on right: The S was cut out of thin card and glued on, while the plant stem on the S was peeled away. the middle has wallpaper stuck to it.After making the plates they are sealed with shellac, which can be home made or bought ready-mixed as "Button Polish" To make it, you mix shellac flakes and methelayted spirits. Either … [Read more...]