Drypoint - tetra packs

A quick experiment this morning, so excuse the lack of detail in the print - this was about the process. I've read that you can use tetra packs as an alternative to drypoint plastic and being as our local council doesn't recycle them, reusing seems a reasonable option. The only disadvantage is the size of the sides of the carton which limits you unless you want to get a crease line on your print. Also it's not easy to draw out a rough design on a shiny surface - I'll experiment more on what to use. However, if you are happy to draw freehand with a scratching tool it worked perfectly well. The outside of the carton showed up the scratched lines more than the inside, but any writing or images may prove confusing when scratching. Sandpaper worked exceptionally well to create more subtle lines.

The designs on the inside and outside of the carton.

Inking up before wiping off any excess ink.

After wiping off excess....

Printing onto damp paper....

The first print....

The second....