There are a large variety of different lino cutting tools with different shapes and sizes. The most common lino tools are V Tools and U Tools. U Tools carve softer lines with a curved end point and an even width but it can be harder to get control over the placement of your edges. V …
A4 handprinted lino print. This design makes a great gift or keep it for yourself! It works well in a frame or as a poster.
My Name is Mark Lord and I have set up a lino print business called Lino Lord. I make limited edition hand printed quality prints to display in peoples homes or work places. I’m a professional photographer with 20 years experience and generally if I’m photographing people, animals and plants in our countryside then I’m … Continue reading "Meet the Maker: Mark Lord"
Flower Block Print Stamp designed by Kelsey Holmes. Connect with them on Dribbble; the global community for designers and creative professionals.
When I’m in the United States (as I am now) I spend an awful lot of time dealing with basements and storage facilities. Like this one, for example: A few of these boxes contain personal photo…
The ultimate guide to gel printing and the basics of gel printing you need to know - what materials you need and how to make gel prints
Remember last week, when I wrote about my friend Kenya, and the natural ink she was experimenting with? Well, she tweaked her recipe a bit (a lot), and brought me two jars of the most beautiful, delicious-smelling cochineal ink. She said something about clove oil preserving the ink, so the ink did smell a bit […]
Monday (Patriots day for us from Massachusetts and Maine), Judith came over for a play date. Something I was really wanting to try was making black marks on white fabric that I could later dye a certain color for inclusion into a piece. I made the marks in sections so they could easily be cut out at a later date and dyed or used in some other way. I assembled a PILE (really) of mark making tools and Judith and I had a ball. My fabric was pre-soaked in soda ash. Judith used print paste with soda ash already in it. Both of us were using really old print paste from the back of my refrigerator. I found out after washing that Judith's print paste was fairly exhausted but the end of the day and the color changed from black to green. This is why I am including photos of the marks wet which were all black as well as photos of the cloth washed and iron (and green). I'm starting with the wet prints made with black MX dye and print paste. The alphabet stamps I used with thickened dye on a glass plate. Upper left is my smacker (below) The piece below was printed with small bubble wrap (center), a lint roller with carpet pad on it (below), a monoprint off the glass plate on the upper right and solid and hollow circles made with an empty cone spool (below) This was a thin line of thickened dye with a wide tooth comb run through it. Not one on my more successful attempts. It worked great on paper with India ink. (below) These were done with my rope stamps (below) This , which I LOVE, was done with a square cut out of a car sponge (below) Now the washed, dried and ironed versions: I switched from my squeeze bottle of black thickened dye to Judith's exhausted dye. Had I known...... a thin line of dye with a credit card run through it vertically pale grey dye applied with a credit card This is a large panel done with the dye in a syringe graffiti style Credit card dipped in dye. I think if the dye was thinner, it might have come out better I printed letters and figures for a reason I will talk about in the future. Monoprint from the glass and designs made with letters and numbers (fun!) The smacker The solid circles were made with the screw on cap from my soda ash jug. They smacked like the smacker does. The left side was done with a lint roller with elastics (below) I will do more of this, possibly trying to perfect a few mistakes and maybe trying new mark making tools.
I often get asked where I buy my printmaking supplies when I run my workshops. These are details of the tools I use on my beginners linocut workshops and as professional artist.
I made a new print pack! These are all images of magic objects with historic significance. I would love to make a whole bunch more and compile them into a divination deck one day. I need more ideas...
How to Make a DIY Printing Press from a Panini Press - How to make a simple DIY Printing Press to block print and linoleum cut print.
Meet The Maker: John Bloor John Bloor is a graphic designer and illustrator who turned his hand to printmaking and in doing so discovered its therapeutic properties and an unexpected ability to still the mind and
Linocut can create a host of visually striking and memorable images that will leave an impression. Here's a deep dive into everything you need to know about this relief printing technique.
Meet The Maker: John Bloor John Bloor is a graphic designer and illustrator who turned his hand to printmaking and in doing so discovered its therapeutic properties and an unexpected ability to still the mind and
In this post I will explain the basic steps of making linocuts at home without a press. I love the craft of linoleum printing and I hope you will tempted to try it as well.
The work of Andrea Lauren is so inspiring, it makes me want to bust out my linoleum and start carving right now!
2016 Topic 9: Mono Printing Vickie Porter Hi everyone, Darcy here we are with the start of another topic, this time we are mono printing. This is the technical term for creating 'one off' prints, and there are many ways to do this. The name 'mono' means single, and in this case it means a single print can be made at a time. Each successive print needs more paint or ink applied to the block or plate, this changes each print ever so slightly, meaning no two are identical. With some techniques the changes are deliberate and more pronounced with the addition or removal of elements between prints. Prints can include paint, ink, collage,stencilling, mark making and additions such as leaves, string and other found objects. All these contribute to very unique prints. Once the plate is ready a layer of paper or fabric is added and pressure applied and the ink or paint is transferred. Altering the colour, type of paint and pressure will all achieve different results. This type of printing is spontaneous and unpredictable and although messy can be a lot of fun, with the variations being endless. Before we start, let's see who won the Topic 8: White Space Challenge... Well what a 'clean and minimal' couple of weeks we have had! Some really beautiful pieces that make the most of space with just pops of colour. Well done everyone that conquered the fear of 'white' and produced great compositions and balance. The winner of White Space is: Laury with this great bookmark from Laury55 Email Darcy to claim your prize. [email protected] Joan Bess Ok let's get into this topic and see how many techniques we can find. As you might have guessed printing is not new, artists such as Rembrandt, Degas, Gauguin, Picasso and Matisse are but a few that used mono printing. They experimented with paint and ink, how each layer was applied, with swiping and moving the paint/ink around with brushes, sponges and sticks, just like we do today. They also added accents by hand after the print was made. One of the older techniques (and there are many) that you will have heard about and perhaps tried is Lino printing, where sheets of lino are gouged with metal blades to create a design. This is then inked with a brayer and the print is made. Layers can be achieved by then cutting more lino away, adding a different colour ink or paint and replacing the original print to be pulled again. Small pieces of lino and hand held blades are fairly cheap and easy to find in most art shops, they are an excellent way to get started with printing. Here is Picasso working on a lino cut from 1959 This is a gorgeous multi layer lino print from Angie Lewin She has a book of her prints, drawings and collage available. I can recommend it as a beautiful 'coffee table' book, full of stunning imagery though it does not contain any technique how to's. Another multi layered lino cut here, this time from Jill Kerr. Another older technique still used today is screenprinting, originally called silkscreen printing as silk was used before the invention of synthetic mesh. Evidence of this goes back to China in 960 AD and did not arrive in the West until the 18th century. A blocking template or stencil is used to cover the mesh in the chosen design. Then a blade or squeegee is used to pull paint or ink across the mesh. The medium seeps through the mesh onto the chosen substrate, with only the blanked out areas left clear. Andy Warhol made screen printing popular in the 1960's, here he is working on one of his iconic images. Many layers can be added,each a different colour, take a look at this screen print.. this has 21 colours. Louis Masai Next we have Collagraphy; this involves gluing items to a stable background such as strong card or wood. One dried, pigments can be applied with a brush or brayer and then a print can be taken. Collagraphs are often done with found objects such as leaves, string, bubble wrap, fibres, card shapes etc the resulting prints can be really interesting. This stunning hedgerow print by Lynn Bailey has 8 layers, each time items were added or removed to achieve this composition. and another one from Lynn Bailey. How gorgeous is this print, can you imagine it over book text? Here is a super simple one done just with paper clips. There is a great pdf HERE, showing the basics of how to make a collagraph plate. Now for probably the most strange form of printing, while I have known about this for several years I have never tried it and honestly I don't plan to. The technique is Gyotaku and is an ancient Japanese method of printing from fish! Yes you read that correctly, ink is applied to a real fish and then a print is taken. Just the thought of handling the fish is enough to put me off, but even I have to admit the printed results are stunning. If you fancy learning more then have a read of THIS page. Jean Kigel So, onto the forms of printing that most of us are familiar with.. and using plates that are more accessible. after all not everyone has a full fish just hanging around! The most popular way of printing at the moment is Gelli Printing. This is a flexible plate that looks like Gelatin but is made from mineral oil and a polymer material. Provided you care for your plate it will last a long time, can be used over and over and is easy to clean. All plus points. Lucy Brydon The Gelli plate is available in quite a few sizes now and recently mini plates in various shapes have been launched. If you have a plate and have not yet tried it then now is your chance. The best place to start is the Gelli Arts Website. There you will find lots of hints and tips and they also have a youtube channel that is packed with great videos. Gelli prints are useful as a base for so many pieces of art. On this one Dina Wakely has drawn a face over her print. Here you can see the round plates have been used onto fabric creating a fabulous piece that has been turned into a cushion. Joan Bess Lots of items can be used on the Gelli plate to create patterns and textures: stencils, found objects, catalyst wedge tools, brushes, foam shapes and stamps. Many can be homemade, just be careful to never use anything with a sharp edge that could damage your plate. Marie Allen made these great texture plates from thin foam, these would add brilliant patterning to a gelli printing session. Once your prints have been pulled and dried, what can you make? Well how about a papier mache bowl . Joan Bess Or create a bright and cheery card like this from Becky. Simple circles cut from Gelli prints turn into really eyecatching lollipop flowers. Great prints are all about the layers, working out from back to front in which order everything should go. Andy Skinner shows just how effective this can be, with a bit of careful planning. How about Circles on Stripes. Here Joan has cut prints into strips and then added more prints that have been cut into circles. So striking, it looks like a solar system! There are so many things that are crying out to be gelli printed, such as SHOES or how about a CASE. { I think i might love that case a lot} Once your basic print is ready you can add so many other personal touches, such as stamping, sketching, even embossing. These cards by Godelieve Tijskens have gold embossing added, it adds a further dimension and makes them very special. You could get all whimsical like Diane did with this cat, follow the link in her name to a complete tutorial. Such a fun piece, check out her steps. One of our favourite Gelli artists is the lovely Barbara Gray, her youtube channel is full of fabulous videos. It was hard to pick just one, but this one is so effective. A very simple technique, ideal if you are just getting started. I think you will agree there are some great pieces of art out there. But what if you don't have a Gelli plate? well fear not you can still make prints. If you fancy a bit of alchemy you can create your own Gelli plate, Pam Thorburn has a recipe HERE. For a cheap alternative try printing from a Plastic Bag, Alisa Burke shows you how HERE. you could also use a plastic stationery folder in the same way. Try asking in your local DIY shop, see if they will cut a couple of pieces of acrylic or perspex for you. You can do mono printing on one piece, but if you use both pieces together you can try Dendritic printing. The name dendritic means 'having a branch form like a tree' You may have seen me demo this technique at a show. You apply paint to one plate and then lay the 2nd plate on top, press a little and then pull apart. The result is amazing, lots of little fern like branches all over the paint. This creates fabulous prints. If you have 2 of the large PaperArtsy flexi blocks you can do this technique using those. Mike Finally I will leave you with one of my favourite videos of the past few years. Laura Kemshall has such a calm and lovely voice and she explains this fabric printing technique so well that you are bound to want to try it. So, are you all fired up and ready to get printing? I hope these examples have worked their magic on you. Whether you unpack your Gelli plate,( or indeed have a go at making your own) or if you print from a plastic bag, or if you are really brave and find a fish to print.. I hope you have a great fortnight. Don't forget to follow Darcy's and Leandra's pinterest board if this topic pushes your buttons, you will see plenty more examples to whet your appetite there! I am really looking forward to seeing what you create over the next 2 weeks! Darcy Topic 9: Mono Printing PaperArtsy Blog Challenge We'd love you to share your ideas and link up your creative response to our current blog topic. Take a minute to read the challenge guidelines below. All links go in the draw to win a voucher to spend on products of your choice from the PaperArtsy online store. The Mono Printing link will close 17:00 (London Time) Sunday, May 15th 2016, winner will be announced 2 hours later at 19:00. 1. The challenge is a for you to show how you are inspired by the current blog topic. Your entry should contain: - a mention of which post inspired you and why, and - a link in your blog post to that original post on the PA blog. The whole concept of this challenge is 'play along with us'. You are encouraged to put your own twist on ideas you see on our blog, do your own thing - whatever grabs you! 2. The link you put on our linky page must lead directly to the specific post on your blog where you have explored the technique/ idea mentioned in point 1 above. Don't link to the home page of your blog. 3. We prefer your challenge blog post is created exclusive to our challenge, but if our topic fits perfectly with another challenge, then you may link to both if appropriate. 4. You are most welcome to use stamps/ products/ substrates you have to hand from a variety of companies, we do not expect you to exclusively use PA products - it's lovely when you do though! 6. You can enter as many times as you like. We don't want to restrict your creativity! NB. Link closes at 17:00 Sunday May 15th 2016 (London Time) 7. The winner of the random draw will receive a £50 credit voucher to be redeemed on the PaperArtsy Website. The credit voucher includes VAT and postage. We request that one of your purchases is an A5 rubber stamp. You can add any other items to your basket, but the final total should not exceed £50. 8. Each fortnight on Sunday, the winner will be announced at 19:00 (London time). In the same post, the link for the next fortnight will be posted. 9. It's your responsibility to claim your prize coupon from Darcy. email: [email protected] Good Luck! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
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All the tools you need to learn how to create your own block prints on paper. Recommendations for carving tools, printing blocks, and paper.
Adding other media to your monotype ghost prints can push or pull the values and details towards just the right arrangement to make your prints stronger.
Linocut print on paper, illustration taken from my project "Où mes bonds me portent". This linocut can be used as a wall decoration, why not combined with other illustrations, is printed on Fabriano Rosapina 220g ivory paper. Format 25 x 35 cm. I manually print each copy, so each is unique with slight variations in color. There are 50 signed copies. They are sold unframed. I draw my project directly on the linoleum and the grave using gouges. Then I roll a water-based ink on the lino and lay the paper to make a manual print. If you would like another color than those offered, or if you have a question, don't hesitate to ask me.
Printing with leaves, flowers, and other found objects allows you to create decorative patterns and works of art that capture the beauty of nature. Photo © Adam Mastoon. You can make beautiful stat…
For our next project, we will create a 2-color print from a single piece of linoleum. Artist Andrea Lauren has some great examples of multicolor prints: Project Requirements: 10 prints in a variety…
I'm fascinated by the repetition of one element and how by the act of doing something again and again...
Find the top linocut artists doing great work in this article and follow them on Instagram. Linocut and lino printing inspiration right here!
At the Leeds Print Festival I had a number of conversations with people about reduction linocut prints, where I heard of other people’s successes and told of my failures. That’s not ent…
The lino printing process can be frustrating when things don’t go according to plan - it happens to all of us. I have a few easy tips to help you get that perfect print. If you notice ink in some of your narrowly carved lines, and these details don’t print clearly, try inking with thinner layers
I often get asked where I buy my printmaking supplies when I run my workshops. These are details of the tools I use on my beginners linocut workshops and as professional artist.
If you love the rustic look of woodcut prints, you’ll love using botanical rubber stamps you design and make yourself. An envelope made of repurposed brown bag paper– then stamped with …
Decorating a space can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to choosing the perfect wall art. It’s a significant decision since the right
Choosing the right roller for your relief printing can get confusing. Different uses, budgets, sizes and preferences can dictate which roller is best for you. We’ve put together a guide to lino rollers to help you choose the best roller for you. There are several factors that decide how a roller will perform: There are … Continue reading "Relief Printing Rollers: A Comprehensive Guide"
Innovative creativity from PaperArtsy. Paint, stencils, and techniques galore for any mixed media enthusiast to enjoy.
Discover of our favourite south american linocut artists producing linocut prints and artwork of the highest calibre. Read on
How to make a Collagraph using Recycled Cardboard Printed Intaglio Style without a Press, and just a few, simple tools from around the house.
