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With the concept "Free Our Creativity - Artists and printmakers work together." Artie is where artists and studios exchange opinions about "Creation from Originals" that takes imagination a step further. Artists may sometimes depart from the idea of "print", but our print studio does not hesitate to take on and develop new concepts and techniques.

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CREATION FROM ORIGINAL

Here we introduce, step-by-step, sample creations born from Artie's concept. We do not merely duplicate; we create something new that is true to the original.

"ETOILE RECETTE M/E"
by Tinkle

  • [Meeting before creation]
    We ask what the artist wants first. Next, stainless plate is chosen as a base that is made into two layers for 3D.

  • [Under layer processing]
    The metal plate is processed with a grinder to strengthen the hold of ink and resin, and create a metallic effect.

  • [Resin mixing]
    After the 1st layer is printed, epoxy resin, a liquid required to be mixed at a precise ratio and time is prepared.

  • [1st coating]
    Levelness of the steel plate, dirt on the screen and room temperature/humidity are checked before placing the 1st layer of epoxy.

  • [2nd print]
    After checking the 1st epoxy layer, the 2nd print is created. Here, only the characters and foreground elements are printed.

  • [Equalization of layer thickness]
    The 2nd layer of epoxy is applied. Fluid is adjusted carefully to produce an even thickness on the 2nd layer.

  • [Removal of air bubbles]
    Air bubbles develop in the layers during epoxy hardening. These bubbles are removed through heat from a gas burner.

  • [Removal of foreign materials]
    Small foreign materials which fall into the epoxy layer will be removed using tweezers before hardening.

  • [Multilayer feel]
    Unique depth and transparency will be felt by building up the 1st ink layer, resin layer, 2nd ink layer, glitter, and 2nd resin layer on the metal plate.

  • [Completion]
    Work is complete after inspection. By adding depth to the charm of the original data, an impressive story has been created.

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"DRAGON DX"
by Yoshitaka Amano

  • [Meeting before creation]
    We talked to the customers while looking at the source and pursued a worldview unobtainable with paper or canvas.

  • [Printing of texture]
    This work stresses the original's fantastic world via etching. The pattern is drawn using anti-corrosion on an aluminum plate.

  • [Corrosion]
    Aluminum plate is corroded. Mask against toxic gas is worn and the plate is raised from corrosive liquid a few times to corrode.

  • [Check of corrosion surface]
    The entire face is checked to make sure there are no parts left unaffected by the corrosive bath.

  • [Washing/wiping]
    The corroded aluminum plate is washed with water. The corrosive liquid is wiped from the surface with thinner for evenness.

  • [Multilayered texture]
    Steps 2-5 are usually repeated 2-3 times. With this process, the ideal background texture is achieved.

  • [Leveling the surface]
    Once the ideal background is realized, surface areas left uneven by the corrosion process are sanded level.

  • [Finishing wipe]
    In finishing, thinner is used to wipe clean the metal fragments and dirt that have adhered to the surface.

  • [Preparation of output]
    The entire surface is inspected up to the corners. Thereafter, coating for output is applied to finish the work.

  • [Completion]
    Work is complete after printing and inspection. A different world and fantastic multilayer feeling is achieved via Archival®.

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