Hacking the Digital Print: Alternative image capture and printmaking processes with a special section on 3D printing

Bonus Chapter: Venetian Plaster Transfer

I’ve always admired artists who work with plaster in fresco or sculptures. The work appears almost like marble or stone and adds depth and texture without being overbearing. But my respect goes beyond artists—a master plasterer working with real Venetian plaster to finish a wall or create an architectural feature is fascinating to watch. Those features have a lustrous surface rather than the flat finish of a fresco—and when you add colors to the layers, you can achieve a unique, old-world look.

I took inspiration from both of those artisans to create this new process. We’ll use Venetian plaster and an inkjet ...