The Terragraph is a unique printing process, developed
by Har-El Printers & Publishers and the Terragraph
Atelier, in Jaffa Port. It combines advanced binding materials
and the most basic pigment - sand. The sand of the Terragraph
is collected in specific areas of the Negev and Judean
Deserts, depending on the texture and color required.
It is neutralized and dried and is than ready for use.The
first step is to seal the paper with a silicone varnish,
to keep the sand and the oil binders in relief on the
paper's surface. The sand is ground to different coarseness
of grain, according to the necessary effect. Where the
sand area is needed, first a binder is applied or mixed
with the sand, and printed through a screen. Due to the
silicone varnishes and durability of the oil inks and
sand the Terragraph may be framed without glass; this
enables a direct communication with the sensuous textures
and vibrant colors produced by this method of fine art
printing. |