Toothpick Baren

Exploring cheap, accessible hand printing materials, I am exploring hand printing relief prints with a baren made from toothpicks. This device/technique is credited to Professor Seishi Ozaku (web.archive.or.... Try it out.

[@soulkalastudio]

this is a really awesome comparison video, i've been looking for cheap ways to diy certain tools since I'm new to printmaking and cant't spend a fortune on this stuff yet, so I'm definitely gonna try this hack out. I totally agree that the print made with the toothpick baren looks the best. thanks!

[@oppkomme]

I like this. A small detail though, I find the background music disturbing.

[@twinbeepress]

Thanks for letting me know.

[@brookjones7017]

Very cool idea!