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Find some thick and thin card

Cut out a design from the thin card

Apply PVA to the thick card surface - this is the base of the collagraph plate

Paste down the thin card design

PVA can also be used as a way of adding texture to the plate

Trim the finished plate down to size

Varnish the plate with a matte polyurethane or acrylic varnish

Work oil-based etching ink well into the plate

Wipe off the excess ink - this will reveal the design

Polish the plate with some smooth paper

For chine-collé, cut out some coloured or patterned paper and apply a water-based glue to the reverse side

Lay the chine-collé coloured side down, on to the inked plate

Soak some paper in water

Blot the soaked paper

Place the plate on the bed of the press and lay the dampened paper on top

Pass the plate, chine-colle and damp paper through the press

Remove the paper and reveal the print!

Extra colour can be added post-print