Birds, snails and bugs on a stylised plant in metal leaf.

Suitable for bookbinding, box making, picture framing, furniture decoration and the general paper crafts.

Print: Dutch Gilt + Harlequin Stencil

Dutch Gilt Relief printing is where a lino plate has metal leaf applied to its surface which is brought into contact with treated, sized paper. When pressure is applied, the non-recessed surface will leave leaf on the paper, whereas the recessed areas will not. When perfectly dry, the excess leaf is carefully removed revealing the pattern. 

Stencilling - A stencil is made by cutting out the required shapes in a heavy oiled cardstock to match the area where added colour is desired. An translucent ink is dabbed over the hole in the stencil leaving the colour making a multiple coloured, highly decorative print. 

In this instance, four colours have been applied in a geometric pattern we call "Harlequin"

Block: No.91, hand carved lino

Print Size: 12¼ x 7½ inches. 310 x 166 mm (approx, excl borders)

Reverse of print made on early 1800s handmade paper. Note the deep impression of the print.

Paper: Handmade antique rag paper with printed text on the display surface - George III Regis, circa 1790s.

Published: February 2023

Qty Available At Publication: 1

Made By: J&J Jeffery

PRINTED BY HAND IN SCOTLAND