The study of texture case for creative relief printing using collagraph technique

Abstract

This study of surface texture for creative collagraph printmaking aimed (1) to examine fabric texture, and (2) create collagraph printing. Fabrics, 75 samples for trial printing, were randomly selected from stores in Muang, Pattani. The results showed that fabric provides different texture of its weight. Different roughness provides surface weigh differently. These surface differences are due to density and pattern of fiber in each direction - diagonal and cross-hatched pattern. Lace fabrics give sense of beauty and distinction in its design, while knitted fabrics provide fluffy and vague texture which is suitable for making image background. Some fabrics were easily tested for printing because of their thinness. The collagraph printing trials were selected by experts and analyzed for sticking of color. The results of texture and visual element of art of fabric patterns showed various features including roughness, fineness, ruggedness, line, weight, and shape, which gave a sense of personality derived from the collagraph printing with distinct and various features of surface. The variety of fabric textures can be categorized into four groups: 1) low and high key texture, 2) line texture, 3) geometric and free texture, and 4) floral and leaf design texture. In the making process of collagraph printing, to define patterns and overlay printing techniques. The collagraphs were categorized into three different surface texture of printmaking including 1) composition using overall intensity of surface weight, 2) composition using geometry and independent texture, and 3) composition using flora textures.