Printmaking

Students' Materials List

Tutor : Graham Marchant

Materials to be supplied by the student

Drawing equipment – pencils, rulers, snap knife, sketch pad, masking, scissors
Nylon brushes (e.g. Roymac/Neef) no. 2, no. 6 and a 1" household brush
Face mask – in accordance with health and safety regulations when working with inks, glues, paints, solvents
Safety goggles
Rubber gloves
Apron
Glag glue
Tin of brasso
Old rags
Covered-in shoes must be worn in all workshops
Coffee mug – tea, coffee, milk and sugar are not supplied by the School.  Classes pool funds to buy supplies for the week which can be stored in the Tea Room provided.  Please note that students are responsible for keeping their allocated tea room clean and tidy.

Optional

If you are an experienced printmaker, feel free to bring any materials you are familiar with.
Any etching or lino cutting tools you may own
Watercolours/Gouache and brushes for hand colouring your prints
Any etching plates or relief printing blocks you may own
Any inks you may already own

Specialised printing papers – these can be easily damage in transport and will be available at cost price from the tutor.

IMPORTANT:  All electrical equipment required for your class at USQ must be ‘tag-tested' by a qualified electrician prior to arrival in order to comply with safety rules. Eg: extension cords and hair dryers etc.

Approximate Cost To The Student: $0 to $100.00 – experienced students should have most materials

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
If you bring any hazardous substance to the McGregor School, could you please ensure that you obtain a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) from the supplier or obtain one from the manufacturer of this substance.
To do this, either ask the supplier from whom you purchase the hazardous substance, or read the contact details on the hazardous substance and contact the manufacturer and ask for a MSDS). Once you have obtained the MSDS, bring it with you to the school, and hand in a copy to the McGregor School office and or the Tutor.
Hazardous substance can be: e.g. solvents, acids, some paint and glues, chemicals, fixatives, fluxes and solders.
If you are unsure, the Supplier and or manufacturer should be able to inform you if the substance is classed  as hazardous.