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Basic IJ Print On Arches Aquarelle Watercolor Paper

Eric Donnell

Posted on April 06 2024

Basic IJ Print On Arches Aquarelle Watercolor Paper

Here's how to prepare and print virtually any paper with inkAID inkjet receptive coatings.

In this video, Joann Benzinger walks you through the process of coating your paper, printing it, and applying a finishing top coat to create a beautiful print with vibrate color and visual depth.

Joann Benzinger - A Unique Print On Sheet Music

Eric Donnell

Posted on April 05 2024

Joann Benzinger - A Unique Print On Sheet Music

"Etude" - Joann Benzinger

Vintage inkjet print on old sheet music coated with inkAID Clear Gloss Coating. Finished with Krylon Archival Gloss spray top coating.

The possibilities with inkAID never end!

Bill Guild, "Lost in Gold"

Eric Donnell

Posted on April 04 2024

"Lost in Gold", Bill Guild

A spectacular image transfer onto handmade paper from Bhutan covered with gold leaf.

In Bill’s words, here’s the description of his process;

“the image was first reversed in photoshop and printed onto an inkAID transfer sheet [inkAID Transfer Film].”

“The printer used was an Epson P800 set to a Luster paper setting (utilizing Photo Black ink). The transfer sheet was then allowed to dry overnight.”

Jari Poulin- "The Taste of Lemons"

Eric Donnell

Posted on April 03 2024

Jari Poulin. “The Taste of Lemons”, from Jari's Senses in Animate project.

A stunning inkAID image transfer onto a monoprint using Akua inks on Arches 88 printmaking paper.

Learn more about the process by clicking on the "inkAID Image Transfers" link above.

inkAID Iridescent Pearl On Unryu And Other Papers

Eric Donnell

Posted on April 02 2024

inkAID Iridescent Pearl On Unryu And Other Papers

Joann Benzinger shows you how to coat and prepare beautiful papers, with inkAID Iridescent Inkjet Coatings, for printing your photographs and artwork onto.

inkAID Iridescent Pearl On Old Book Paper

Eric Donnell

Posted on April 01 2024

inkAID Iridescent Pearl On Old Book Paper

Joann Benzinger A beautiful print on old book paper with inkAID Iridescent Pearl inkjet receptive coating. After drying the print is sprayed with a layer of Krylon UV Archival varnish that really makes the colors pop!

Leslie Nobler - Quilted Cotton Print

Eric Donnell

Posted on March 31 2024

Leslie Nobler

inkAID Clear Semi-Gloss inkjet receptive coating applied to paper-backed cotton fabric. Printed on an Epson 1400 inkjet printer.

The printed cotton is layered with a filling-stiffening material and backing before all three are stitched together.

Dae Sheils - Coating BFK Rives Cotton Rag Paper

Eric Donnell

Posted on March 30 2024

Dae Sheils - Coating BFK Rives Cotton Rag Paper

Dae Sheils, of Two Crows Printing, hand coats BFK Rives Cotton Rag paper with inkAID White Matte ink jet receptive coating. Included here are also a few images of one of their beautiful finished prints on that paper.

Eirini Linardaki Mural In Newark, NJ

Eric Donnell

Posted on March 29 2024

Artist Eirini Linardaki’s - “Cosmic Microwave Background” mural installation in Newark, N.J. Printed and installed by Ben Volta of Mural Provisions. The pieces are comprised of polytab non-woven mural cloth coated with inkAID White Matte inkjet receptive coating.

Loek de la Haye - Still Life - "Pot"

Eric Donnell

Posted on March 28 2024

Loek de la Haye. “Still Life”.

Original photography in a beautiful mixed media print. Direct inkjet print on BFK Rives paper first coated with acrylic gloss medium followed by Daler-Rowney Shimmering Copper (Golden Interference Acrylic Copper can also be used).

Gary Grissom - Hellenistic Scream

Eric Donnell

Posted on March 27 2024

Gary Grissom. “Hellenistic Scream”, 10” w x 8.75” h. Printed on watercolor paper coated with inkAID Iridescent Silver and Gold inkjet receptive coatings using an Epson R3000 inkjet printer. Excellent work!

Clear Type II on silver leaf over Hahnemuhle Paper

Eric Donnell

Posted on March 26 2024

Clear Type II on silver leaf over Hahnemuhle Paper

Nicola Woods. Original photography printed on Hahnemuhle Agave FineArt paper (290 gsm) with applied silver leaf and coated with inkAID Clear Gloss Type II inkjet receptive coating. Very Nice!

Claire Kennedy - Glasgow University

Eric Donnell

Posted on March 25 2024

Claire Kennedy.

Original photography of Glasgow University. The image is printed on acrylic painted 200 gsm Cartridge Paper (similar to Canson 1557) coated with inkAID Clear Gloss coating.

Bethany Jaconson - "Keep Moving" 2021. Direct Print

Eric Donnell

Posted on March 24 2024

Bethany Jaconson - "Keep Moving" 2021. Direct Print

Bethany Jacobson "Keep Moving" 2021. 15" x 30". This image honors the beauty of the ...

Karen Olsen-Dunn "Morning Blush By The Sea"

Eric Donnell

Posted on March 23 2024

Karen Olsen-Dunn "Morning Blush By The Sea"

Karen Olsen-Dunn. “Rubor matutino junto al mar.” (“Morning blush by the sea”). Inkjet printed image transfer on Japanese Gampi paper. The image is first printed onto inkAID Transfer Film and then transferred using inkAID Transferiez Transfer Medium.

A Beautiful Inkjet Print On Etching Paper With Gold Leaf!

Eric Donnell

Posted on March 22 2024

A Beautiful Inkjet Print On Etching Paper With Gold Leaf!

Melissa Mimms. “The Good Witch”. This wonderful piece begins with Lexjet Sunset Cotton Etching Paper coated with acrylic medium. Gold leaf is then applied (real or faux) and then “spotted” with colored acrylic paint.

Grace Cross - "The Weeper"

Eric Donnell

Posted on March 21 2024

Grace Cross. "The Weeper". A beautiful faux holographic print composed of two overlying inkjet images. The bottom layer is white silk coated with inkAID Clear Gloss Type II coating and then accented with free motion embroidery, using metallic thread, to highlight her “weeping”.

Beautiful Black and White Negative Print on Watercolor Paper

Eric Donnell

Posted on March 20 2024

Beautiful Black and White Negative Print on Watercolor Paper

Gary Grissom. Double Yuri, with Ava Standing in the background. Archival black &...