Duoprinting with Chlorophyll

In a fun, two-for-one process, create beautiful botanical cards from the plants in your yard.

Supplies

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Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Gather some leaves and plants from your yard, and label them if desired. In general, herbs and flowers can contain a lot of juice, and waxy plants don't have enough. Look for plants somewhere in between - experiment.

   

2. Step 2

   Fold the copy paper in half. Build the following sandwich: cutting plate, paper towel, folded copy paper (open), piece of cardstock, plant.

   

3. Step 3

   Place a second piece of cardstock on top of the plant. Close the folded copy paper, and place second cutting plate on top. Run through die cutting machine on the normal setting you use for thin steel dies.

   

4. Step 4

   When you open the sandwich, you will see that you've gotten two prints - a positive and a negative. Carefully remove the plant and allow to dry completely.

   

5. Step 5

   If you remove the plant and there's some plant matter stuck to the cardstock, wait until the paper is completely dry, and then gently remove it with an adhesive eraser or by gently rubbing with your fingers.

   

6. Step 6

   Try watercolor paper for more detailed prints.

   

7. Step 7

   Here's an example of how waxier plants give a much lighter impression.

   

8. Step 8

   Finish your card. On this finished sample, I added a small amount of watercolor shading.

   

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Duoprinting with Chlorophyll. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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