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Block Paper Print
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Too many people are discouraged by complex relief printmaking processes. Choosing suitable materials and learning printing techniques isn't easy. I provide how to's, tips and tricks, and supply suggestions, so you can make better prints and love the process.
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The Step by Step Process to Carve Your Block
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The Step by Step Process to Carve Your Block
Making Your Damp Pack and Preparing Paper
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00:00 - Start 00:21 - Damp Pack Uses 00:55 - 3 steps to make the damp pack 01:21 - Materials to make damp pack 01:45 - Cut newsprint down to size 02:50 - Your damp pacl folds like a book 03:45 - Make sure your pack fits into the shell 04:18 - How to dampen paper 09:14 - Insert paper into the damp pack 10:45 - Dampen the paper for the damp pack 11:03 - You can print on Japanese and Western Paper...
Proofing your woodblock
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00:00 - Start 00:06 - Printing Setup 00:41 - Pigment and Nori Paste 01:24 - Mix nori with water for a custard like texture 01:41 - Use Sumi ink straight out of the bottle or dilute for a transluscent grey 02:02 - The Pigment Transfer Brush (Hakobi) 02:26 - The Stenciling Brush 02:32 - The Baren 03:26 - Newsprint has many uses during printing 04:10 - Wax Paper 04:43 - The Printing Process 06:58 ...
How to Register Your Block Without The Kento System in the Block
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00:00 - Start 00:13 - Traditional Registrastion is carved into the block 00:30 - Kentro Registration Advantages 00:42 - Advantage 2: Accuracy 01:06 - Kento Drawbacks: Wasted Space 01:40 - Things to Consider when printing without Kento 01:48 - Print single color blocks for best results 03:03 - Record Measurements for block and paper 03:45 - Use measurements to evenly center block on paper 05:20 ...
Never Print off Register Again! Make Flats instead.
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Pulling a fresh print only to realize that the text is backward or the colors are off-register is a right of passage for all printmakers. It’s discouraging when it happens, but it teaches us to take better care when transferring our sketches onto wood or lino blocks. My students make flats for every print to ensure the text is carved in reverse and their blocks print on the register. In this vi...
How to Tear Down Full Sheets of Printmaking Paper Without Measuring
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For most beginning and seasoned printmakers, the most economical way to buy paper is by the full sheet. But if you’re starting, full sheets can be unwieldy to tear down. Learn how to tear down paper with a ruler or tear bar shorter than your paper’s height. This technique is fast, efficient, and requires no measuring. What’s not to love about that?! What you’ll learn in this video: 01:15 Distin...
How to cut and tear printmaking paper
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Everyone should feel comfortable using specialty printing papers. That’s why I wrote five rules to follow when tearing paper. When you follow these rules, tearing paper becomes a ritual leading up to the printing process, and no longer a chore. All the materials you need to cut or tear the paper. All but the tear bar are affiliate links. 100 Pack of Utility Blades: amzn.to/3NVYzQM Tear Bar from...
Course Testimonials from Participants
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Jennifer Z and Alisha S. share their Journey learning printmaking through Block Paper Print's online courses. Enroll for Class today at: blockpaperprint.com/online-courses/
Three Tips to Troubleshoot Problems Printing Relief Linocut Blocks
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Three Tips to Troubleshoot Problems Printing Relief Linocut Blocks
Learn About Charles's Artwork, Workshops, and Coaching Approaches
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Learn About Charles's Artwork, Workshops, and Coaching Approaches
Great video and really helpful. I used to do print making in college many years ago and I want to pick it back up so I can do prints for local bands. Do you have any recommendations of printers that can handle transparent film? I've done some research but wouldn't mind your input if you have a preference. I'm hoping to stick to the standard 18x24 poster size. Thanks!
Should’ve watched this before I started printmaking because now I have a massive gash in my finger. Yay.😢
All it takes is one cut and you'll always remember: don't carve toweards your hand!
Very helpful! Thank you so much.
Great advice, especially the tape registration, thanks a lot!
Great video! Just out of curiosity, what is the gsm of that Somerset Book paper you were using?
115 gsm. It's a fantastic starter paper for mokuhanga. You can buy it in my online shop here: blockpaperprint.com/supplies/somerset-book-radiant-white/
This was such an excellent example of making flats. I’m definitely going to give it a try. Thank you for the sharing your knowledge. 🙋
Thank you, Sue! Please get in touch with me @ charles@blockpaperprint.com if you want me to cover a technique or concept. :)
I've been looking into gomuban lately. Not a fan of linoleum, so I've been looking for something else to try. I really like carving woodblocks, but I figure I'd try something a bit more malleable. I appreciate the examples and quick overview. Thanks for making this video!
I can't find your video on why you love printmaking with gomuban.
What is the shelf life of gomuban? Linoleum has a pretty short shelf life, and some of the rubber blocks I've carved have grown crumbly with age. What is the longest you've had gomuban stay carveable and printable?
Sorry, I didn't finish the video before asking. I defer to your experience, though I wonder WHY it doesn't deteriorate like everything else.
@@mayamaven Hello and thank you for asking! Gomuban (Japanese vinyl) does not expire. I’m not sure why. I asked builders and contractors here in the US if they know anything like it, and they don’t. One time I bought a roll of battleship-grey linoleum for a bunch of workshops. It expired, getting tough and crumbly during a workshop. I’ll never go back to that again!
@@mayamaven and when I say “does not expire”, I should asterisk that with “at least six years”.” I have a test block I’ve been carving for that long; so far it’s the same as the day I bought it.
@@blockpaperprint I'm very grateful for that data, and accept that it is subjective--still, it helps me aggregate and estimate. Deep bows to your passion for printmaking and your talent and your entrepreneurship (the last being something I failed to develop, apparently, from the womb to tomb...sigh).
I've been cutting my western paper so that I have a right angle corner for registration. I'd really like to start incorporating a nice deckled edge though. How do you go about registering your prints when they have a torn edge?
Hi Jacob, Instead of blue tape, use something thicker to build the registration. I like using old gift cards or store credit cards like iTunes or Amazon store ones. Be sure to tape them down! Be gentle when placing the deckle against the registration. Does that make sense?
@@blockpaperprint That's super helpful! I like to use extra thick duct tape and I think that should work similarly. Thank you! I'm excited to see more videos from you
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Fantastic information! Thank you so much for sharing
I just started linocut prints, so this was great advice for my next trials. Lots of good info in < 5 minutes.
Thanks, Linda! If you have any questions please reach out: charles@blockpaperprint.com
Charles is an extremely knowledgeable and generous teacher! His instruction is always clear, concise and easy to follow. The courses offered by Block Paper Print are very well organized making it a great experience for first time or continuing printmakers! I highly recommend taking this course. If you've been wanting to expand your creative skills or try something new, this is a great way to do just that.
Thanks, Rachel!
Japanese woodblock printing is an amazing art - Remember " Don't carve toward your hands"
Great!
Thanks Charles!
You’re welcome!