Printmaking is ancient. One of the first things that attracted me to printmaking was the knowledge that I would be learning one of the oldest art forms known to man! Through the centuries relief printmaking has stayed essentially the same but there are many other techniques that have been created or discovered only recently. Traditional methods are important to me, I relish the knowledge that I participate in such an old art form. However, many of the materials and procedures first used for printmaking are very toxic.
To protect the printmakers' body and the environment, Oxbow Press is as "green" as a print shop can be! Instead of using mineral spirits or paint thinner we use vegetable oil for cleaning plates, inks, and tools in combination with safe cleaning solutions like Simple Green. Unfortunately there are some printing processes that cannot be done without toxic materials. However, it is possible to complete most printing techniques with oil, water or alcohol clean-up.
To protect the printmakers' body and the environment, Oxbow Press is as "green" as a print shop can be! Instead of using mineral spirits or paint thinner we use vegetable oil for cleaning plates, inks, and tools in combination with safe cleaning solutions like Simple Green. Unfortunately there are some printing processes that cannot be done without toxic materials. However, it is possible to complete most printing techniques with oil, water or alcohol clean-up.
Stay tuned to check out photos of my studio at Oxbow Press (www.oxbowpress.org)
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