Printmaking by Acid Natural Sources Replacing Chemicals Process

Abstract

Currently, there are diversified presentation styles and processes on creative artwork. Although we are appreciated its value through various media, we do not concern deeply on its process that some harmful results might have affected to an environment and the artists themselves. Hence, art creation through printmaking is one of risking activities. The research studied the uncomplicated printmaking process that utilized acid from nature including lime, tamarind, and kaffir lime that are inexpensive and could be found locally. Additionally, there is no dangerous effect on our physical body. The objective of this research was to find the replacing of artificial acid with natural substance. The three acid samples were experimented by separating water from fiber residue and pH measurement. The extracted natural acid was tested on wax pencil drawing on aluminum foil. The results showed that all three samples had slightly differences on pH value. The artworks were same as their original works. Moreover, it could be reproduced many times with similar quality. Consequently, the finding of these replaced natural acid substances could be an intelligent method in art creation.