Chine Colle

Chine Colle

Chine Colle is a sort of collage technique used in intaglio. One method that simplifies chine colle is to screen print neutral pH wheat paste on to the paper before printing.

The thin colle paper may have to be made in a large sheet and dried like stretched watercolor paper (paper taped to a board) to dry flat. Cut to size, mist lightly with water to print. The moisture from the dampened receiver sheet (Arches or Rives or what have you) will activate the paste and adhere the papers together as the press and blankets prints the image.