I went to Topps Tiles and scavenged around in their skip for materials I could use directly to print from. I want to free up my process, and have it reference my concept. I inked up a sheet of tiles in Bitumen Black and used the wood press to transfer to a lino tile.
The lino tile also references domestic materials - lino on kitchen floors - and the tile shape is used in domestic spaces - kitchens and bathrooms etc.
Having transferred the tiles to the lino, I added further marks in Brunswick Black, reminiscent of the bathroom stains left by the toothbrushes shown in the photos last week, and scratches and other markings found on the tiles when examined closely. I used toothbrushes and sponges to make the marks - all domestic implements. I then etched it using caustic soda and wallpaper paste as before. (Using caustic soda for the acid etch is also a domestic substance, frequently used in my drains which get blocked with teenagers hair.)
The lino tile also references domestic materials - lino on kitchen floors - and the tile shape is used in domestic spaces - kitchens and bathrooms etc.
Having transferred the tiles to the lino, I added further marks in Brunswick Black, reminiscent of the bathroom stains left by the toothbrushes shown in the photos last week, and scratches and other markings found on the tiles when examined closely. I used toothbrushes and sponges to make the marks - all domestic implements. I then etched it using caustic soda and wallpaper paste as before. (Using caustic soda for the acid etch is also a domestic substance, frequently used in my drains which get blocked with teenagers hair.)
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| Print taken of the etched tile. |
