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We have another feature in this month’s Making Magazine! You can find it on pages 9 – 11 of the July 2015 issue. We used MasterCut to carve two blocks and printed them with Versacraft Ink Pads onto fabric. The fabric was then made into a beautiful tote bag by Emma Herian! You can find …
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The reduction lino cut is a method of block printing in which each colour layer is taken from the same block. More lino is removed from the block for each layer and each colour is printed on top of the last. This means that an entire edition must be printed in one go – once...
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We are often asked for recommendations on books to get started on various methods of printmaking. Here is a round up of our favourites for anyone thinking about learning how to print at home. Fresh Prints by Cristine Leech. 25 projects to make at home. Suitable for complete beginners. Good pics and clear instructions. Mostly …
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It can be difficult to find the right inks for block printing onto fabric, especially if you haven’t got a few days to wait for it to dry. We have loved screen printing with Permaset Aqua Textile Inks, so we wanted to try block printing with them too! You will need: Permaset Aqua Textile Ink …
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Our Japanese Ply is also perfect for posting – thin and light enough to be classed as a standard letter by Royal Mail. Who wouldn’t want to receive this hardwearing postcard? This method of printing can also be used for paper and is a great low-cost press that will give you surprisingly good, consistent results. …
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A simple step by step to printing postcards using Japanese Ply and Caligo Safe Wash Relief Inks. You will need: Soft Drawing Pencil – we used a 6B Paper 110mm x 160mm Japanese Ply Blank Postcard the same size Powergrip Woodcut tools Sandpaper Brush Glass plate or Inking tray Roller Caligo Safe Wash Relief Ink …
We have another feature in this month’s Making Magazine! You can find it on pages 9 – 11 of the July 2015 issue. We used MasterCut to carve two blocks and printed them with Versacraft Ink Pads onto fabric. The fabric was then made into a beautiful tote bag by Emma Herian! You can find …
The reduction lino cut is a method of block printing in which each colour layer is taken from the same block. More lino is removed from the block for each layer and each colour is printed on top of the last. This means that an entire edition must be printed in one go – once...
We are often asked for recommendations on books to get started on various methods of printmaking. Here is a round up of our favourites for anyone thinking about learning how to print at home. Fresh Prints by Cristine Leech. 25 projects to make at home. Suitable for complete beginners. Good pics and clear instructions. Mostly …
It can be difficult to find the right inks for block printing onto fabric, especially if you haven’t got a few days to wait for it to dry. We have loved screen printing with Permaset Aqua Textile Inks, so we wanted to try block printing with them too! You will need: Permaset Aqua Textile Ink …
Our Japanese Ply is also perfect for posting – thin and light enough to be classed as a standard letter by Royal Mail. Who wouldn’t want to receive this hardwearing postcard? This method of printing can also be used for paper and is a great low-cost press that will give you surprisingly good, consistent results. …
A simple step by step to printing postcards using Japanese Ply and Caligo Safe Wash Relief Inks. You will need: Soft Drawing Pencil – we used a 6B Paper 110mm x 160mm Japanese Ply Blank Postcard the same size Powergrip Woodcut tools Sandpaper Brush Glass plate or Inking tray Roller Caligo Safe Wash Relief Ink …
