Pronto Printing

Pronto prints are a lot easier than you'd think. No carving and no scratching. All it takes is a special kind of paper and ink; sharpie marker or printer ink. I have used this a couple of times, and a student in the art department I know did this project for her senior show. They turned out fantastic!

What to Get:
Pronto Plate (thick, card stock type paper)
Plexy glass
Sharpie
Laser jet Printer
Oil based Ink
Brayer
Gum Arabic
Water
Sponge
Printing Paper

How-To:
1. Take the pronto plate and either print a design or black and white photo onto it using a laser jet printer or draw on it using a sharpie marker (black only)
**Make sure not to get any oils on it from your skin. It will run the plate.**
2. Lay the pronto plate on the plexy glass with the inked side up.
3. Mix water and gum arabic in bowl, and completely coat the pronto plate with a sponge.
**it's important to keep the plate moist**
4. Evenly spread out the ink on a separate piece of plexy and apply to the pronto
**whether everything is covered with ink isn't really that noticeable**
5. Carefully place the pronto on the printing press, lay the paper over top of the plate, and roll through the press.
6. Last step! Gently lift the paper and you will have a pronto print!

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