Tetra Pak Printing

Unlock the potential of everyday materials by transforming food packaging into printmaking plates that yield beautiful, accessible results. Courtney Cerruti, artist and Creativebug Editor-In-Chief, fell in love with this technique because it is similar to etching on metal plates but has a convenient twist—the materials you’ll use are recycled, readily available, and easy to work with. This approach encourages free and spontaneous exploration, without the worry of “ruining a plate.” In this class, learn how to upcycle a TetraPak into a printing plate, create abstract images from organic shapes, etch prints by drawing directly onto the surface, and cut away spaces that will print in black. This sustainable method offers a creative and attainable way to dive into printmaking. Learn how to:

• Recycle a TetraPak into a printing plate
• Create abstract images from organic shapes
• Draw on to the TetraPak surface to "etch" a print
• Cut away spaces that will print black
• Print with a pasta maker or a Sizzix die cut machine