Split Fountain w/Metallics

[exxxlonghair]

Just realized that I don't think I've printed a split fountain combining a regular color with a metallic color. I figure that there could be some issues with the inks mixing. I plan on using a relatively low mesh - doing an edition of around 100. The screen is just a fill, not really any detail. Anyone got any advice- horror stories?

[CloneArmy]

I usually put down metallic and split trans colors over it to be safe.
This sounds interesting and risky. And by risky, I mean you should do it. Pics or it didn't happen.

[taliban]

I've done it a hundred times. It's fine. Mix some of the two together in a separate container and pour it in the center them add the other colors at each end. Try to make the non metallic color a similar consistency as the metallic by either adding a little water or some golden brand matte medium. The matte medium also helps with blending. If you want to see how they'll blend first Then smear a little of each color on a scrap and overlap them slightly and use a hair dryer to see exactly what it's going to look like.

[exxxlonghair]

Oh, there are always pics. Here is the sketch, I'm thinking the thorns with have the metallic split up into the text at the top. Eyefry color scheme. I hadn't thought about just laying down a complete metallic then doing a trans on top.

[exxxlonghair]

I've done it a hundred times. It's fine. Mix some of the two together in a separate container and pour it in the center them add the other colors at each end. Try to make the non metallic color a similar consistency as the metallic by either adding a little water or some golden brand matte medium. The matte medium also helps with blending. If you want to see how they'll blend first Then smear a little of each color on a scrap and overlap them slightly and use a hair dryer to see exactly what it's going to look like.

Thanks for the tips. I like the third container idea - I usually just mix on the screen.

[Dan Black]

I'm going to totally sound like a stupid noob for a second, but Golden Matte Medium will thicken up yr inks? This makes total sense to me, but I've never tried it...is this something that everyone does that I just didn't know about?