Kitchen Lithography
Lithography is a type of printmaking that utilises grease and water. In this resource printmaker Scarlett shows you how you can create lithography prints using things found in the kitchen. This fast process can be used within the classroom without the restrictions of specialist equipment and is a great way to introduce children and teenagers to the world of printmaking!
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Alan W
November 10, 2021 @ 12:06 pm
Hi! how long do you leave in cola please? Thanks!
Tobi Meuwissen
November 22, 2021 @ 1:56 pm
Hi Alan, you just need to make sure the foil has been fully submerged and then take it out straight away!
Zoe Coughlan
November 30, 2021 @ 7:23 am
Hi – this looks fab. Q: why cola? Is it the fizziness? (in which case, possible to use another fizzy drink?) I’m curious why it works (in normal lithography gum arabic is used, no?)
Tobi Meuwissen
December 1, 2021 @ 8:42 am
Hi Zoe, it’s due to the high acidity levels in cola. In lithography nitric acid is also added to the gum arabic. The high ph of the cola mimics this chemical reaction. Apparently cola is even more effective than lemons or vinegar!
Eileen L
December 2, 2021 @ 4:35 pm
I have made prints using lithography in the past and enjoyed the painterly nature of the type of printmaking very much. Right now I have no access to a lithography printing press so very exciting to learn about this method using such simple and available materials.
Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Eileen
Krissy S
December 3, 2021 @ 7:31 am
Hello – this is wonderful. Can’t wait to try it.
Can I use Cranfield Caligo safe wash relief ink with this process?
Tobi Meuwissen
December 14, 2021 @ 5:43 pm
Hi Krissy, unfortunately you can’t use safe wash as it isn’t resistant to the water, it will just wipe away and bleed.
Frances D
November 3, 2022 @ 10:14 am
Wow, what a clever idea. I’m going to try it today. Rebecca makes it look easy and lithography is not usually an easily understood concept or accessible process. I could see this idea being used as part of an exploration of a range of printmaking techniques or (as suggested) a more in depth exploration of mark-making using the resist method.
Gillian m
May 22, 2023 @ 4:21 pm
Hi Rebecca. This is really good, thank you. Just wondering can I use anything else other than aluminium foil? Gillian
Trevor Horsewood
May 24, 2023 @ 4:51 pm
Hi Gillian.
Scarlett said she’s only used aluminium foil for this type of printing.