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Sarah Whorf
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How to Make a Toothpick Baren
This video will show you step-by-step how to make your own toothpick baren, for printing relief blocks, using non-toxic materials, and for very little money.
The process is based on the invention/development of a toothpick baren by Professor Seishi Ozakus and documented by Nik Semenoff on his New Developments in Printmaking website. I am unable to post the link to Professor Ozakus' directions, as Nik Semenoff's website is down.
I hope you enjoy, Sarah Whorf
Burnt Toast Press
May 2021
The process is based on the invention/development of a toothpick baren by Professor Seishi Ozakus and documented by Nik Semenoff on his New Developments in Printmaking website. I am unable to post the link to Professor Ozakus' directions, as Nik Semenoff's website is down.
I hope you enjoy, Sarah Whorf
Burnt Toast Press
May 2021
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Two-Block Linocut - A Color Print Project
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This video walks you through a two-block linocut project. I show how you can carve and register two carved images on one block and how to transfer a key image to the second/color block area. The video then quickly goes though showing edition printing of the two blocks together. Sarah Whorf @inkerprinter
Interleaving Your Prints
มุมมอง 8853 ปีที่แล้ว
Are you participating in an exchange portfolio? Were you asked to submit your prints with interleaving, and you are not sure what that is? Then this short video is for you. My students often forget to prepare interleaving, and they sometimes think that it is an optional part of exchange prints. It isn't. It's so easy and it is an important final step in getting your prints ready for an exchange...
Cleaning Up - Caligo Safe Wash Inks
มุมมอง 2K3 ปีที่แล้ว
This is a printmaking demo video all about tips for cleaning up your printing space after printing with washable oil-based inks. Cranfield Caligo Safe Wash inks are shown being cleaned up with liquid dish soap and toothpaste. Sarah Whorf - February 2021
Transferring a Drawing for Relief Printmaking
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This video is shows you different methods for transferring a drawing onto a linoleum or Speedy Carve block, and explains why you would want to transfer a drawing instead of drawing directly on a block. This is for beginning relief printmakers or those interested in finding out about a different way to transfer images. Sarah Whorf Find me on Instagram @inkerprinter February 2021
Make A Face: A Pochoir Project - Part 1: Collage and Stencils
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This video is about Make A Face: A Pochoir Project - Part 1: Collage and Stencils This is Part I for this project, where I go over the requirements and how to put together a collage as your sketch for the final stencil print. Once the collage is constructed, I show you how to proceed to cutting the six required stencils and having them ready for printing. This is Part I of two videos. My apolog...
Make A Face: A Pochoir Project - Part 2 - Printing
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This video is about Make A Face: A Pochoir Project - Part 2 - Printing This is Part 2 for this project, where I go over the materials, requirement for printing this project at home. Using Cranfield Caligo Safe Wash Inks, I show a variety of stencil techniques and show the face image being constructed in stencil layers. This is Part 2 of two videos. Sarah Whorf, 2021
Making a Two Block Reduction Woodcut
มุมมอง 1.1K3 ปีที่แล้ว
In this video you will see how to register the separate imagery on each block together and decide on how to carve and print a three-run two-block reduction woodcut. This shows my way of approaching and producing a two-block reduction print, and my decisions along the way. This is a video demo for my upper-division printmaking students, but it can be of interest to any relief printmakers wanting...
Pattern Prints with Collagraph
มุมมอง 3.2K3 ปีที่แล้ว
This video is about making simple additive collagraphs, and using them to print patterns onto paper, with the goal of using these papers in a print collage. I also show you a dollar store hack, and how to make a textured/patterned roller using a lint roller. Using a gel printing plate, and printing directly off the plates, I show you how to layer and get the best prints off the plates. I am pri...
Relief Collagraph
มุมมอง 27K3 ปีที่แล้ว
This video is a printmaking demo that walks you through how to construct a relief collagraph plate, registration, inking and printing tips. It is for Printmaking I students, but is useful for anyone interested in making a relief collagraph print. -Sarah Whorf Find me on Instagram @inkerprinter
Planning a Two Block Reduction Print
มุมมอง 4063 ปีที่แล้ว
This video is about Planning a Two Block Reduction Print. I walk you through the choices and strategies of what gets carved on each block, and the print order. I talk about options for a fourth print run, and how that could be added to the structure of a three-run print.
Accurate Registration System for Relief Printmaking
มุมมอง 4.3K3 ปีที่แล้ว
In this video I show you how to create a mat board registration board and add register pins for a very accurate way to align Shina woodcut blocks, or any relief blocks. This is a demonstration for my upper-division printmaking students at Humboldt State University. However, this information is of use to any printmaker wanting to register their prints better.
Two-Run Reduction Print - 3x4" Speedy Carve Block
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This video goes over how to make a two-run reduction relief print. It is a project for my Humboldt State University Printmaking I course, but of interest for anyone who wants to make reduction prints. I am carving a Speedball Speedy Carve Block and using Akua Liquid Pigment inks. Sarah Whorf
Three-Run Reduction Linocut Print
มุมมอง 5503 ปีที่แล้ว
This video covers carving and printing strategies to make a successful three-run reduction linocut. This video is geared toward a bleed print exchange project for my upper-division printmaking students. However, I cover strategies of carving and printing a reduction print that anyone interested in reduction could find interesting. The prints were created using oil-based and washable Cranfield S...
Printing Woodcut Using Washable Oil-Based Inks
มุมมอง 1.8K3 ปีที่แล้ว
This video is meant to be watched along with the Printing Linoleum Using Washable Oil-Based Inks. They are demo videos for my upper-division printmaking students. This video covers how to make blends using separate colors on each bayer, using a variety of barens, and other hand-printing tips. Sarah Whorf, Professor Humboldt State University
Printing Linoleum using Washable Oil-Based Inks
มุมมอง 40K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Printing Linoleum using Washable Oil-Based Inks
Relief Printing Basics for Beginning Printmakers with Sarah Whorf
มุมมอง 3.2K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Relief Printing Basics for Beginning Printmakers with Sarah Whorf
String Pull Prints with Added Drawing and/or Collage - A Project Demo with Sarah Whorf
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String Pull Prints with Added Drawing and/or Collage - A Project Demo with Sarah Whorf
Sampler Print Project - Part Two, with Sarah Whorf
มุมมอง 4914 ปีที่แล้ว
Sampler Print Project - Part Two, with Sarah Whorf
Sampler Print Project - Part One, with Sarah Whorf
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Sampler Print Project - Part One, with Sarah Whorf
Printing on Modified Credit Card Imprinters - Sarah Whorf
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Printing on Modified Credit Card Imprinters - Sarah Whorf
Thank you for making this video!
Thanks for watching it!
Oh thank you si much for that! I was used cleaning after waterbased inks, and if i didnt find your video… i would’ve never cleaned this caligo safe wash 😅
Meant kindly. Lino is pronounced, lye-no.
Thanks. Have heard that before. And, I've heard it pronounced both ways.
Do you teach online?
Hi - Sorry, but I don't teach online, at least not right now.
Hello sarah! Which ink should i use if i want to print on fabric or a t-shirt? Thanks 😊
Hi - I would recommend the Speedball Fabric Block Printing ink. It dries fast, so work quickly. My students use it all the time on fabric, and I have had great results as well. Be sure to heat set it when dry by either ironing it or putting it in a hot drier inside out. I believe there are instructions on the tubes.
Thank you! 😊
Just curious, why don’t you just run a clean brayer over the top instead of a wooden spoon?
I am not able to get enough pressure with a brayer. If you are printing with water-based ink, then maybe that would work, but I haven't found it effective.
Wonderful deoms and the toothpick baren is amazing! :-)
Thanks, Sarah, this was enormously informative.
Really helpfull. I realize that I've got multiple processes in my head. I need to pick 1, and do that.
Thank you so much. This is about the 5th video I've watched. Am printmaking at home; trying to learn the process, and develop a regular art practice. You really put information together in a logical, orderly way that I appreciate. You teach well.
Thank you. This video is really helpful. I saw it about a year and a half ago and I realized that I totally did the wrong thing. I didn't get it. I didn't get the order. I sealed the illustration board before I tore out the pieces. It really didn't work well . Anyway, are re there thicker illustration boards in existence that would allow you to do reduction tecnique as if it was lino? I mean is there any illustration board that would be thick enough? You transfer the image onto the board, and then cut out the area, and then print it. That layer would represent one color. Then you remove some more for the next layer of a different color and so on. Is that possible with this material? The other thing I was thinking of was kind of a reverse addition rather than a reduction paired meaning you would print one layer then add shapes on top of the board reseal it and then print that new layer in another color, and so on. Have you ever done this?
Hi - Yes, I think there is very thick, at least 8 ply, mat board if not thicker, and you could do a reduction on that. I have found with relief collagraph that there isn't a whole lot of depth to play with. I haven't really tried a reduction like you are talking about. Could be great. The problem with an additive process is that, once the ink is on the plate/matboard, it's hard to get any glue to stick to add more layers. I would encourage you to play with it!
Hi Sarah! thank you so much. I see you havent uploaded in a while, Hope you are alright.
Thanks, this was so helpful. I can see that I have been really using my tools in the wrong way.
Thanks this it was really helpful. I really like the Japanese woodblock technique, but I like stronger, more graphic images or marks. Have you ever carved your block, and then sealed it with either acrylic paint? Or acrylic medium, or even what Woodworkers use to seal wood so that it doesn't absorb water ? Will that ruin the print in some way? If the block is going to suck in the first layers of ink anyway, then why not just seal the wood, and then print the image?
Hi - Thanks for your comments. Yes, I have sealed wood with shellac when I've done reduction prints on birch. With Shina, I tend to just ink the block first in a transparent color, wipe it down well with a dry rag and then let it dry well before I start printing by letting it sit for a couple of days. This will seal the wood, and I can ink easily next time. Also, this means I can clean the block with a very small amount of paint thinner on a flat folded up rag, and just lightly clean the surface. Makes switching colors easy. When I'm printing in black, I ink up for proofing in black, wipe it down well and let it dry. That seals the wood. I try to minimize any liquid on the blocks so there is no swelling.
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Super good video Sarah! Thank you!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for this very helpful information.
Great tips! I wish I could have seen what you were doing-maybe zoom in? I just started a linoleum block and needed a refresher course since it has been a few decades since high school 😅. I bought a piece of linoleum that’s always supposed to be soft and has a long shelf life. I find it very easy to carve. I also like the Speedball tool I bought that has storage in the handle for the interchangeable blades. Less to store and I can always find them. Thx 👍🏼😊
Hi - Thanks for your comments! Yeah, I was still struggling with figuring out how to shoot things close up. Hope you enjoy your lino!
To tint the woodblock before carving, are you thinning your Indian Ink with rubbing alcohol, distilled water, or linseed oil?
Thank you.
Great video. So full of useful information. Thank you sharing your knowledge.
Thanks so much!
Enjoyed video found it interesting and informative and I would like to thank you for showing us your techniques for upcycling house hold items..🎨✍🇨🇦🇺🇲💛
Thanks!
Fantástico, Gracias
What kind of paint did you use?
I'm using Akua Liquid Pigments for printing. The ink has been evaporated in small containers to thicken it enough so that it will roll out with a brayer. If you wanted to ink more painterly, any water-based paint or ink could be applied with a stiff brush. Have fun!
Thank you, I was just struggling with this before I found your video
I really love your work and was hoping to try this with my kids. You inspired me to order a credit card machine from eBay... unfortunately the inside is very different from the one you show here and I'm at a loss on how to convert it
your videos are some of the best art instruction material i've seen on youtube, thanks so much!
Thank you so much!
Thank you for these videos - they are really helpful - I am new to carving and printing! Is there a template available for the sampler block to use for practicing cutting skills?
Hi Teri - Thanks. No, no template, but if you just measure directly on the block, it's pretty easy to create grid. Experiment with different compositions beyond a simple grid, although they work well too!
@@tpasto Hi Teri - For the project in the video, the block is 3x4". Using an X-acto in the corners will help give you crisp edges. No, I don't. For now it's just these videos and my continued teaching at Cal Poly Humboldt.
The Japannese micro carving tools are made from horse syringes ,simply gring the needle tip to the relief you want than sharpen the bottom edge ,drill a tiny hole (a little larger) into the stick of wood along with some superglue and away you go a gouge ,for a V gouge you need to grind the desired angle onto the edge of a piece of steel ,now once you get the relief you desire put the ground edge of the piece of steel into the relief and close up a vice on it ,than sharpen and away you go .
Here is a secret when carving wood always make a stop cut at the end of the line to eliminate the jaggered edges at the end example if you are carving with the gouge at the end of each line drive the tool straight into or drive it at a desired angle no go to the start and guage toward the stop cut and when you get to the stop cut the chip will fall away and leave a smooth edge.
I also do wood carving have you tried the small size electric chissel its like a miniture jackhammer very easy on your hands and many carving /cutting bits can be adapted to fit,much easier than driving a chissel by hand and much more precise.
excellent lessons, just what i needed, thank you!
Thanks ,I am retired and restarted printmaking after 50 years , using my 3d printer I built one of the mini press and yes it works ok,I make all my plates on the 3d printer as well,now I have built one of your credit card slider machines however I had to deviate from your instructions ,I gutted the entire roller system and attached a 4 inch breyer minus its handle to the sliding head,also I used some 3.5 mm plywood to reline the bed ,for blankets I got some 1mm foam sheets ,now to make up some plates for this device and away I go . Again THANKS ...WCH
What about rice paper? Smooth side with that, too, or the textured side? Thanks! I learned a lot!
Yes, smooth side of rice paper. Rice paper is washi. You're so welcome! Enjoy printing!
I was just about to comment on another video requesting help on this topic. But you're way ahead of me 🎉😊 perfect!! Thanks for the free and concise education. I'm a single mom getting into lino for the first time with no budget for formal classes. This is enormously helpful!
Gracias muy bueno tu video
Toomuch talking
Awesome video! I was looking for one that was longer with more information and here you are! Thanks for putting this up, definitely wanna give this a try!
may i know the name of that sheet material?
Hi - Sorry, but I'm not sure what sheet material you mean. It's been awhile since I made this video. Could you be more specific? I'd like to help you out. Thanks.
Today I did my first carving on a soft carving pad. You are a very informative teacher. It was enjoyable to listen and watch your video. Thank you, Sandy.
You're welcome! Glad to hear you are a newly minted printmaker! Welcome! Smiles.
what a great video thanks you . I leaned wood cutting and printing from my father. never did to much through the years. since i retired started up and during the pandemic went all in just love it and learning so much on you tube . thanks again jane
Love all your videos - you’re an excellent, engaging, and generous teacher! I’ve watched all your videos over and over - please, please make more!
oh hell yeah this is exciting
Great info! loved the end result. Great prints!
Thanx for the video. Curios why you would want to sand the acrylic paint off your wood? Can't you just seal it with a good coat of spray shellac?
Hi - Yes, sure you could seal it with shellac. I wouldn't really put the acrylic on lino or wood to begin with, actually! Thanks for your nice comments!
This is full of very important information for me so thanks!
This was EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you so much for uploading this video!. 🥰🥰🥰
I'm so glad! Thanks!
Probably the best video explanation I’ve seen