Fish Prints?

Hey guys Kris and I wanna try doing some fish prints this weekend. I already have the paper but want to know what kind of paint do you guys use? And afterwards is the fish wasted? Im guessing not but you never know... Thanks Andy

im not sure exactly what your making, but childrens finger paint is safe or all

porky

Sumi Ink.  Fillet then eat.

Sumi Ink is traditional.  Any block printing inks or even acryllic paints will work pretty well.   You can even get acryllic fabric paints and  make t-shirts.

Brian

Fishmaster,

Post up the resluts of your project when your done, im very interested in what ever it is you are creating!!

It's easy. Here's a step-by-step.
1-catch or shoot fish
2-gut and scale fish, then butterfly it
3-coat fish in seasonings and stuff insides w/onion, lemon, and peppers
4-place fish on simmering lard inside huge fryer, skin-side down
5-wait 5 minutes, then remove fish from fryer and enjoy!
6-wait another 30 minutes, then go to nearest bathroom
7-sit down on toilet for 5 minutes
8-when finished, stand up and look into the bowl to see your custom one-of-a-kind porcelain fish print (colors may vary)

Very interesting topic!  I learn something new everyday 

http://www.gyotakufishprints.com/

Ben (gutarzan) is the master. Ben, you got any tips and some pics?

Gyotaku is cool!

Great book:
The printer's catch: An artist's guide to Pacific Coast edible marine life by Christopher M Dewees

http://www.youtube.com/user/onesam48#p/a/u/1/DSefsvaEC5k

Great video clip!  Thanks Mahi for the Mahi Mahi fish print 

It's easy. Here's a step-by-step.
1-catch or shoot fish
2-gut and scale fish, then butterfly it
3-coat fish in seasonings and stuff insides w/onion, lemon, and peppers
4-place fish on simmering lard inside huge fryer, skin-side down
5-wait 5 minutes, then remove fish from fryer and enjoy!
6-wait another 30 minutes, then go to nearest bathroom
7-sit down on toilet for 5 minutes
8-when finished, stand up and look into the bowl to see your custom one-of-a-kind porcelain fish print (colors may vary)

Thats just WRONG!!!

Cool vid Mahi!!! Thanks bro! Im gonna try that on shirts then airbrus the outline and trick it out.

It's easy. Here's a step-by-step.
1-catch or shoot fish
2-gut and scale fish, then butterfly it
3-coat fish in seasonings and stuff insides w/onion, lemon, and peppers
4-place fish on simmering lard inside huge fryer, skin-side down
5-wait 5 minutes, then remove fish from fryer and enjoy!
6-wait another 30 minutes, then go to nearest bathroom
7-sit down on toilet for 5 minutes
8-when finished, stand up and look into the bowl to see your custom one-of-a-kind porcelain fish print (colors may vary)

   

sounds like we have an activity at the next hook up