Researchers: Stephanie Motyka and Kristina Key, 2015

Our task was to find safer, less toxic replacements for VOC solvents used in monotype to create fluid textures, reticulated tones, and marks. We tested many different products on both Akua and oil-based ink, but decided to concentrate on Akua since the oil-based ink was more challenging to get good results. The products we used on both PETG and aluminum plates include: Envirostrip, hot salty water, vinegar, vinegar/baking soda, citric acid, washing soda, and water.