How to pull a perfect print everytime - using an etching press

I'll show you how I print this 18" x 24" vulture print perfect everytime without fail, using a Takach 24" etching press. The piece is carved out of birch.
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[@Greenfuego]

Nice system! Thank you for sharing

[@kitday8825]

Amazing detail carved

[@itsjudystube7439]

I think your plastic idea is great

[@sineanahita3383]

Loved seeing this. Thanks for sharing.

[@olivernavarrete4036]

Awesome !!! very, very nice job!!!

[@johnreskusich2324]

Thank you. Great video. Good explanation and cool technique.

[@jakescorpion1]

Beautiful

[@ateliervisit]

That is an amazing block and print!!! What ink and paper do you use?

[@lisapixley339]

Thanks! I’ve struggled with this and have a series of annoyingly complicated ways of dealing with bed drift. But this is lovely and simple. How are you avoiding the ink all transferring to the plastic sheet? Rewatched many times and can’t figure out what I’m missing:)

[@NickVenture1]

I wish to try this way you showed it here.
Can you please write if the plastic foil you place onto the inked printing block gets some ink on it, or does it remain clean if pressure on it is avoided? Because your plastic sheet looks so mint and never used that I cannot deduct from this presentation if you have to clean it after each print. If you do, how is it going? Easy ? Or does it even matter since the same side will just touch the inked block again, which may not interfere with the next print anyhow?

[@alied2236]

Ideally you don’t put pressure on the plastic, but assuming you inked the block enough,, the pressure from the press should still be able to squeeze enough of the ink onto the paper anyway. As for cleaning the sheet, no, technically not necessary because you’re right, the dirty side will always touch the plate itself. Assuming that he used acrylic sheets: when you are ready to wash it, water and wiping is technically enough, but you’re free to use dish soap if you wanted to. Obviously should dry it before placing it down to avoid spots of watered-down ink

[@jakescorpion1]

What size press is that

[@philalbrittongraphics]

Is that a birch plywood panel or solid birch plank?

[@NooshStudios]

plywood

[@dougkelly6409]

I'm surprised no blanket, but it looks good. Is it a myth that you need a blanket? New to printing here.

[@NooshStudios]

I don't use them, some people do. I don't want my paper to press down into the block. It's not a myth, its a preference. I do have blankets. I just rarely use them. But I have them if I ever need them.

[@dougkelly6409]

@@NooshStudios Awesome, thanks for the info

[@itsjudystube7439]

Do you dampen the paper

[@NooshStudios]

No - not really a need with relief. I know some people who do though. I guess its whatever you prefer.