Once we had our induction in the print room, looking at all the various techniques involved, I decided to do an experiment with etching. This interested me as I had previously done screen printing as part of my A Level assessment and was curious to try a new technique.
Above is my first etching plate. Experienced etchers (?) will be able to notice my first mistake with this plate. Yep, the writing is the right way round when it should be back to front! But thats what experiments are for. The design I did on this plate was inspired by henna designs and floral pattrns used in mehendi patterns. This was useful as I do these designs in my spare time and enjoy practising patterns on my friends and family. Above are some examples of henna art.
Funnily enough, drawing inspiration from henna wasn't my first intention- on my example plate I was merely providing a fitting border for the 'Rub it in' font I hand wrote in the middle. However, the way I drew these designs signifies to me how deeply embedded henna is in my system- like I subconsciously revert to what i know best. Spoooky!?
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