Kitchen Litho: And Dark arts of Printmaking Technique

As a print maker working in wood cut and intaglio prints the concept is easy The ink sits on top of wood relief or sits in the groves of plates intaglio.

Wellcome to my adventure into the dark arts

Kitchen Litho, also known as Aluminum Foil Lithography, was developed by the talented French artist Émilie Aizier-Brouard. This innovative method utilizes aluminum foil, oil-based markers, and everyday household items to transfer your artwork onto paper.

The process begins by sketching or painting your desired image using oil-based markers/ pencils on a sheet of aluminium foil. Once the artwork is complete and dry brush coke over the foil leaving it short time before wiping off. Using a regular household sponge soaked in water wipe the surface, then using a roller apply the ink using the wet sponge to remove any excess ink.

This is based on the principle that water and oil don’t mix and ink stick to where you have drawn and wipe off from rest ( what out for finger prints )

One of the remarkable advantages of Kitchen Litho is its accessibility. Unlike traditional lithography techniques that often require expensive equipment and specialised tools, Kitchen Litho can be easily accomplished using materials found in most households . Aluminium foil, coke , sponge , wax crayon, spoon , permanent maker, kitchen roll. You will need roller and traditional oil based etching ink and some where roll-out ink .

This makes it an excellent option for artists or print-makers who want to explore new or different ways to make prints without breaking the bank or needing access to a professional studio. You need to experiment until you find what works for you and your style of work .