Viewgraphs, ContinuedLifts(Continued)To make a lift from an image on clay-based paper, use this table:StepAction1Select the image you intend to lift. Make sure it is not copyrightedand remember that you will destroy the paper copy.2Test the paper for clay content. If the paper leaves a white chalkyresidue, you may proceed to lift the image. If the paper does notcontain clay, you cannot lift the image.3Choose the method of lift. Lifting methods do not varysignificantly. With the rubber cement method, you coat both theacetate and the image face with rubber cement. Allow the twosurfaces to dry before adhering them together.4Place the image under the acetate and carefully burnish the imageinto the adhesive. With a dry mount press, place the acetate filmand image into a dry mount press and heat them for 5 to 10minutes.5Soak the acetate covered image in warm water. Mineral spirits alsowork well. Be careful not to dissolve the inks in the image.6Gently rub the paper back by hand or with a sponge until the paperfibers disappear to expose clear acetate. Rubbing too hard willdamage an already softened image.7Fix the back of the image with fixative or clear lacquer beforeusing.Continued on next page2-38
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