Latex Mould and Gel Printing Plate

Decided to make a set of mono prints using latex moulds from the plaster casts.

I spread the liquid latex using a paintbrush over the plaster casts - if you are going to do this, make sure you use an old paintbrush. This is what it did to mine...

It is now a fan brush. 😲

I backed the latex mould onto thick card and rolled out a layer of water based ink onto a gel printing plate. After pressing the latex moulds into the ink and removing them, I took a print.

These are the results.

I like the outlined impression that the raised parts of the mould gave - it almost looks like an x-ray. 

I am going to try another technique to see if I can achieve more detail by using a press.