A few weeks ago I posted how I discovered some forgotten prints I had done. I managed to post one image and then the batteries in my camera died.
Here’s the original post:
https://drewkail.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/a-couple-of-things/
Well, I finally found my rechargeables, fired them up and took pictures of the remaining drypoints.
And Finally, I wanted to show my first attempt at Kitchen Lithograph. Kitchen Litho is a process that relies on the chemical reaction between oil or grease based medium and everyday cola to etch an image on aluminum foil. It’s non toxic, and I think it worked out pretty well.
No title for it yet. I hand colored the red circle, but plan on expirimenting with ways to use multiple pieces of foil. I am really into this process. Much of my work deals with expressionism and gesture in printmaking, and this fits right in. Also, it’s inexpensive, I can utilized reused materials, size is easy to manipulate, and I don’t need a press. I heard about this technique in the summer, but finally decided to give it a try. I’m very happy that I did. Thanks art-emilion for sharing this.
Here is the link to the youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2w0IFm7JOY
And the link to download the free handbook:
http://www.art-emilion.fr/index.php?id_article=125
Have a great day.
Copyright©2012 by Drew Kail
Drew Kail 
I watched the kitchen litho video and have wanted to try it. Yours turned out great!
Thanks. I should have mentioned that I used heavyweight foil. I tried drawing on a lighter weight and ripped through. I didn’t even get to print it.
That is a really inventive technique. You’d never guess that standard household items like aluminum foil, cola and oil were used to make your print.
Yeah, it’s fascinating. I think that a printmaker is the scientist of the art world.
Brilliant! I love the kitchen litho and I think the hand coloring with it is a good contrast. Thanks you’ve inspired me, thank god it’s Saturday.cheers sue
Super cool! The kitchen litho process looks like magic to me.
It kind of feels like magic when you do it.
what kinds of substances can be used for the “grease”?
I used litho crayon, but the handbook says grease chalk and oil paint can also be used.
Thanks! I wonder if oil pastel would work. The other stuff is easy enough to come by, though.
Cola?! Cool!
Hi Drew Kail, thank you for sharing my videos. Very good !
Yes KL can be mixed. Soon you will find in my web a paper book of 50 pages on my invention Kitchen lithography, I hope it will surprise you. KL must try ! 🙂
Looking forward to the book. Let me know when it is available. I really enjoy your process.
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Learn something new every day. I’m certainly going to be looking into the kitchen litho!
Drew, have you tried waterless litho? It uses materials from the hardware store to replace traditional litho processes.
No I have not, but it sounds like it’s right up my alley. Do you have a link, or some other way to source information on it? I would really appreciate it.
Sorry, Drew, a bit flat out at the moment. Will send links soon as I get some time.
Do you feel as though you are cheating when you hand-colour? I do and I am not sure why. I have ot get over it 🙂
Always good to hear about new directions in non-toxic printmaking. Thanks for sharing the information and links.