I liked your input on talking about hearing the noise of the ink and the fine grainy look to know the ink was spot on ready as you rolled the Brayer!!....... my long retired professor of art said the same thing. A little differently though with a ruspy and authority voice. Brings back alot of memories. Your doing really good work.
this is super helpful! I’m super rusty with printmaking and this is a perfect video (and little series) for remembering all the important steps and tips!
Thank you! 😊 It was kind of hard for me to break it down into just the basics. I hadn't realized how much is constantly going through my head at each step!
this is THE BEST tutorial by far!!! thank you so much for taking the time to really explain the tiny reasons throughout the process. feeling a lot more confident to re-attempt now. and your ferns turned out beautiful!
Thank you so much for this series - your views of the ink on the glass surface and on the block itself were very helpful. Other folks had mentioned the sound of the ink but seeing it was useful! Look forward to trying this.
Thank you soooo much for this tutorial series! It's clear, concise, and I'm happy you showed both a baren and a spoon :-) Your explanation of rolling out the ink is super helpful! You're an excellent teacher. Can't wait to give it a go. Cheers!
Brand new to printing and yours is the first video I've watched. I can see where your hints (sanding the block, appropriate appearance/texture of the ink) will be helpful. And Monstera Deliciosa is my favorite plant :) Thank you - cannot wait to begin!
Great idea, but I’ve never tried it. I know someone who uses a clean ink roller to help with hand printing. Depends on the thickness of the paper though. Thinner papers might tear on the edges of the block if you’re too rough.
Ah crap! I have made some linocuts of simple patterns I have in my mosaic kits to stamp the patterns onto the boards and for some reason I thought you added water to the ink 🙄 No wonder it wasn't working out that well! I think I need to go over all three of these videos so I get it right 😆👍
I absolutely love all of your tutorials, those are incredibly helpful!! I have a question regarding printmaking process, when you do a whole print series do you wash your linoleum and brayer in the meantime? Or do you just add more ink and continue printing? I'm using oil based ink, but after making a couple of prints some of them turn out pretty grainy/salty, so I wonder would it be better if I cleaned linoleum and brayer after let's say 3-4 prints? I have no idea, but at the moment I'm quite fed up with the whole process and faaar from perfect prints, I'm not good at it and it's so frustrating :(:( Nevertheless, I'm a huge fan of your work, you're so talented!!
I think I need a bigger roller I did an A2 print last year my rollers ridiculous. That salty print texture I think adds to it always love how they come out different and people buy different ones for different reasons I've found.
Quick question: how do I know what linoleum boards to use? Here they have pink and green ones, and honestly I'm looking for one that's completely biodegradable. Any advise would be great. This series on linocut printing is a lifesaver! I've just started linocut to use it for my small handmade business and your videos have been super helpful and informative. Thanks a lot and happy printing!
Great videos for a total newbie. I am wodering why you place the block facedown, rather than applying the paper to the top of the block? I would think that getting the placement right would be easier if I was applying the paper to the block. Anyway I really appreciate these videos.
Thank you! I’m glad they’re helpful! I have different methods for aligning the paper with the block, but this method works for a quick registration. It’s not my favorite, but it’s how I first learned to do it!
The block and printing tools need to be cleaned. Basically anything with ink on it. Just rinse tools with warm water and a little soap. The block can be rinsed with cold water and a little soap if needed. Try not to get the back of your block wet. Press the block flat with a book while it drys so it doesn’t stay warped.
Love this I was trying to remember the name I did it high school in TX I am from Costa Rica I do art and print on tshirts but like this lol And I was wondering the name Thank u I will try this on cloth For my western art Hugs
Great video! Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks! You mentioned that the ink you are using dries a little quickly and that you would attempt printing with your favorite ink instead in order to get better results. Would you mind sharing which ink you meant was your favorite? I looked through your amazon links but they seem to be the same inks you were using in the video.
These are fantastic videos. Thank you so much for the time you put into them! I really love your work, esp the mushroom prints. I'm pretty new at linocut and printmaking and am trying to figure out registration jigs. I definitely need one, but am struggling to make one that works the way it should. Do you have any advice on it? Or any videos that mention registration that I've overlooked? :)
Thank you 💖 Congrats on starting your print journey! I don’t have a specific video that goes over how to make a registration jig, but I think I make one in an earlier studio vlog. I wish I knew which one!
@@smishstudio Thank you! I think I found the one you're talking about. I don't have a press, so I'm just going to make a couple left corner-type situations out of some mat board. I think I have it figured out? We shall see. :)
I only rinse my lino blocks. I don’t wash the wood blocks since it will cause warping. You can keep printing with newsprint paper to get the extra ink off wood blocks. Don’t roll anymore ink on tho. And thaaaaaank you 😁
Hi @smishstudio! Thanks for your tutorial, it was very well done. I was wondering about the cleanup process of the glass- do you reuse the same glass/do you just wash the ink off after use?
Yep! I keep using the same glass. I have a few that I've scavenged from different things like broken frames or glass tables. I just use mild dish soap and warm water to wash them. I specifically use an ink that is water/soap washable to make it easier for clean up.
Excellent tutorial Smish, I think the salty areas were caused by the sanding of the lino block. I clean it with a damp cloth before I trace my designs, Impressive though.
Yes! I print 3-4 prints without inking up the block to remove excess ink. Sometimes I wash it with warm water and a tiny drop of dish soap if I really need to get more ink off. It’s ok to let some ink dry on the surface as long as it’s not clumps or uneven.
Oil based printmaking ink works too! It can just be more expensive depending on what you get. Paint is not recommended because it doesn't have the correct consistency for layering onto the block and transferring image to paper.
You're welcome! I print 8"x10"s and 12"x16"s, but nothing much larger on regular basis. I've been printing smaller blocks (5"x7") lately because I just had some lino I needed to use up!
You can keep printing with previously used blocks. There could be an issue with printing if there's an uneven layer of ink left on the block or some of the details were filled in with ink. You can wash/clean your linoleum blocks with lukewarm water and mild soap. I'd recommend trying to keep the back dry, and pressing the block flat with a heavy book after washing. It's also good practice to print off excess ink onto scrap paper or newsprint at the end of a print session.
@@smishstudio I'd love to see a video on proper way to clean up after a project! As a former art student who took screenprinting, but never took the linocut or woodcut classes, I love these videos and can't wait to try!
Thank you so much for your tutorial, I love all your videos, I have a couple of questions if you have time: after printing do you clean the block from residue ink and what are the best method to clean brayers, block if using oil based ink. my studio get really messy :-)
Aw thanks 😊 Yeah, I’ll answer these the best I can! There are a couple things you could do to remove ink from your block. You can continue to print the block without rolling new ink onto it, and if you use linoleum you can wash it with a damp rag (maybe a tiny dab of soap). I do both for my lino blocks and I try not to get the back of it wet. Avoid hot water on the block because it can warp. To clean brayers, I just use warm water and soap. I purposefully don’t use oil based inks that require an intense clean up. I use the Caligo Safe Wash Oil relief inks by Cranfield because they clean up super easy with water and a little soap! For the regular oil based inks, you can use vegetable oil to remove ink from brayers and surfaces then clean with soap/water and a tiny bit of degreaser if necessary. Print studios very easy to get messy, it’s almost a requirement to be a printmaker 😅
3 Great tutorials, very clear and concise and easy to follow. I just need new cutting tools but I like your multi tool. One can also use rice paper to print on? I want to use it to print on fabric, so will try out fabric paints, any reccomendations on how to ink that or is it same as this water-based ink?
Thank you! I'm glad my tutorials were helpful! You can technically print on anything, and rice paper (aka mulberry paper) is a common printing material. For fabrics, I would recommend using specifically a block printing ink made for fabric printing. The inking process should be the same - just follow the instructions on the ink for drying and heat-setting it. It's good to practice on a few scrap shirts first, and you might possibly need to apply a sliiiiiiightly thicker layer of ink to the block. It's been a while since I've printed on fabric, but that's where I would start if I was doing it. Happy printing!
Hm, you could try oil if it’s oil based ink, or water for water based ink. I try to print 3-4 prints without inking up the block to remove extra ink before putting it away. If you mean ink that dried during printing, then you have to wash and dry your block before continuing. It can be a tedious process. Good luck!
You can also use another print roller to press the lino down onto the paper. It works really well at evenly applying pressure in my experience.
Ooo, I hadn’t thought of that. Great suggestion!
I think it’s beautiful. Even the ‘saltiness’ doesn’t bother me. Very good tutorial series.
Thanks! Glad it’s helpful, and I love the print variations too!
I liked your input on talking about hearing the noise of the ink and the fine grainy look to know the ink was spot on ready as you rolled the Brayer!!....... my long retired professor of art said the same thing. A little differently though with a ruspy and authority voice. Brings back alot of memories. Your doing really good work.
I feel like I could hear my print professor saying it in my head as I said it out loud haha
this is super helpful! I’m super rusty with printmaking and this is a perfect video (and little series) for remembering all the important steps and tips!
Thank you! 😊 It was kind of hard for me to break it down into just the basics. I hadn't realized how much is constantly going through my head at each step!
this is THE BEST tutorial by far!!! thank you so much for taking the time to really explain the tiny reasons throughout the process. feeling a lot more confident to re-attempt now. and your ferns turned out beautiful!
THANK YOU! I'm happy they helped!
Thank you so much for this series - your views of the ink on the glass surface and on the block itself were very helpful. Other folks had mentioned the sound of the ink but seeing it was useful! Look forward to trying this.
Glad it was helpful! Good luck!!!
I found your videos helpful for a recap after many years not making any linocuts
Thank you soooo much for this tutorial series! It's clear, concise, and I'm happy you showed both a baren and a spoon :-) Your explanation of rolling out the ink is super helpful! You're an excellent teacher. Can't wait to give it a go. Cheers!
Aw, thank you! Good luck on your print journey!!! I hope you enjoy it too
Brand new to printing and yours is the first video I've watched. I can see where your hints (sanding the block, appropriate appearance/texture of the ink) will be helpful. And Monstera Deliciosa is my favorite plant :) Thank you - cannot wait to begin!
Hope it went well for you and glad my video was helpful!
Maybe use a wooden rolling pin at final stage of pressing?
Great idea, but I’ve never tried it. I know someone who uses a clean ink roller to help with hand printing. Depends on the thickness of the paper though. Thinner papers might tear on the edges of the block if you’re too rough.
Next week I am going to try lino printing for the first time and I found your videos really helpful, thank you. Your prints came out amazing!!
Thank you so much for this! Thanks for showing the entire process. The piece is beautiful! Would have loved to seen your final print. :)
This was such a great, informative little series! Thank you!
Brilliantly made video's, pts1,2 and 3. I didn't really remember how to create these prints. Your tutorials are so good. Thank you
Thank you! Good luck with you're prints!
Awesome tutorial! Thanks!
Such a wonderful tutorial! Thanks so much!
Ah crap! I have made some linocuts of simple patterns I have in my mosaic kits to stamp the patterns onto the boards and for some reason I thought you added water to the ink 🙄 No wonder it wasn't working out that well! I think I need to go over all three of these videos so I get it right 😆👍
Great series on introduction to linocut printing. I’m going to give it a try. Thanks!
I absolutely love all of your tutorials, those are incredibly helpful!! I have a question regarding printmaking process, when you do a whole print series do you wash your linoleum and brayer in the meantime? Or do you just add more ink and continue printing? I'm using oil based ink, but after making a couple of prints some of them turn out pretty grainy/salty, so I wonder would it be better if I cleaned linoleum and brayer after let's say 3-4 prints? I have no idea, but at the moment I'm quite fed up with the whole process and faaar from perfect prints, I'm not good at it and it's so frustrating :(:( Nevertheless, I'm a huge fan of your work, you're so talented!!
Really excellent again. The best demo I have ever seen. :-)
Thansk for sharing 🙂 9:49 This wowww moment.. yes 10:31 The salty texture actully looks good
Thank you very much. Easy to understand. The print is beautiful. Didn't notice the upspeak ;)
I think I need a bigger roller I did an A2 print last year my rollers ridiculous. That salty print texture I think adds to it always love how they come out different and people buy different ones for different reasons I've found.
Yeah, a wider roller would be more efficient for larger work! I personally like the salty ones too, but only a little bit for extra flair.
Thank you for this! First set of videos I’ve watched on the process and they were clear, easy to follow- I’ll give it a try!
You’re welcome! I’m glad they’re helpful!
really cool! super helpful and a lot easier than i remember :)
Thanks for sharing ... 🥰🖖🤗❤️
Thanks for watching!
Very well done video and very helpful. You're a great instructor!
Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful 😊
I'm doin intro to printmaking for a college course n we use retarter it prevents the ink to dry faster.
This is a wonderful tutorial! Thank you so much. Very helpful 😊
Quick question: how do I know what linoleum boards to use? Here they have pink and green ones, and honestly I'm looking for one that's completely biodegradable. Any advise would be great.
This series on linocut printing is a lifesaver! I've just started linocut to use it for my small handmade business and your videos have been super helpful and informative. Thanks a lot and happy printing!
Thank you very much for this detailed tutorial!
This is so interesting, I'm in agitation to try this out
thank you for these tutorials. They're informative and well photographed/edited. No small feat!
Nice tutorial
Thank you!
Turned out so good! Great tutorial.
Thank you 😊
Thank you for these tutorial videos, loved them, I'm going to try my own printing now!
Great videos for a total newbie. I am wodering why you place the block facedown, rather than applying the paper to the top of the block? I would think that getting the placement right would be easier if I was applying the paper to the block. Anyway I really appreciate these videos.
Thank you! I’m glad they’re helpful! I have different methods for aligning the paper with the block, but this method works for a quick registration. It’s not my favorite, but it’s how I first learned to do it!
very helpful series, has gotten me into lincut printing
Love to hear it!
hey just curios what has to be cleaned and how do you clean it ?
also thank you alot for posting these helpfull and detailed videos :)
The block and printing tools need to be cleaned. Basically anything with ink on it. Just rinse tools with warm water and a little soap. The block can be rinsed with cold water and a little soap if needed. Try not to get the back of your block wet. Press the block flat with a book while it drys so it doesn’t stay warped.
@@smishstudio Thank you 🙏
Love this I was trying to remember the name I did it high school in TX I am from Costa Rica I do art and print on tshirts but like this lol
And I was wondering the name
Thank u I will try this on cloth
For my western art
Hugs
That’s awesome! Good luck!
How do you clean the lino please?
great tutorials! thanks. Have always loved how this looks and wanting to try it out with my students. great job
Thank you! I say go for it! It’s a fun process to learn.
ahhh that was so cool!
Sooooo beautiful!
could you use this process to do t shirts? fabric paint instead of ink?
great tutorial as well
Absolutely! Make sure to use block printing ink made for fabrics though. Fabric paint isn't the right consistency to roll onto lino for printing.
What is favorite ink for this?
Maaan what a great tutorial I'm excited to try this!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy the process!
Thank you for this!
Thanks just re discovered this type of art and I love it. Your video is really helpful.
How do you clean the block when you’re done printing?
This really very helpful
Great video! Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks! You mentioned that the ink you are using dries a little quickly and that you would attempt printing with your favorite ink instead in order to get better results. Would you mind sharing which ink you meant was your favorite? I looked through your amazon links but they seem to be the same inks you were using in the video.
Yes! My favorite ink is Cranfield Caligo Safe Wash Relief Ink. I swear by it.
If you want to print on cloth. Do you use cloth paint ? Or what
Super helpful and inspiring.
Glad you think so! Thanks!
These are fantastic videos. Thank you so much for the time you put into them! I really love your work, esp the mushroom prints. I'm pretty new at linocut and printmaking and am trying to figure out registration jigs. I definitely need one, but am struggling to make one that works the way it should. Do you have any advice on it? Or any videos that mention registration that I've overlooked? :)
Thank you 💖
Congrats on starting your print journey! I don’t have a specific video that goes over how to make a registration jig, but I think I make one in an earlier studio vlog. I wish I knew which one!
@@smishstudio Thank you! I think I found the one you're talking about. I don't have a press, so I'm just going to make a couple left corner-type situations out of some mat board. I think I have it figured out? We shall see. :)
So great!!!
Do you wash the water based ink off of the block? I wonder if it builds up. Beautiful design and prints.
I only rinse my lino blocks. I don’t wash the wood blocks since it will cause warping. You can keep printing with newsprint paper to get the extra ink off wood blocks. Don’t roll anymore ink on tho.
And thaaaaaank you 😁
Hi @smishstudio! Thanks for your tutorial, it was very well done. I was wondering about the cleanup process of the glass- do you reuse the same glass/do you just wash the ink off after use?
Yep! I keep using the same glass. I have a few that I've scavenged from different things like broken frames or glass tables. I just use mild dish soap and warm water to wash them. I specifically use an ink that is water/soap washable to make it easier for clean up.
So Good
Well done, thank you! What type/s of ink can be used that dries less rapidly?
I personally love the Caligo Safe Wash Relief Inks made by Cranfield. They can be a little more pricey though.
Hey thank you ,thank you very much its too helpful video .. can we use acrylic or fabric pigment instead of this ink ..?
Any ink that is made for block printing will work for this process!
@@smishstudio thank you very much 💐💐
Thank you so much for making these videos! What kind of ink is your favorite non water-based ink?
I love using Caligo Safe Wash Oil Based inks!
Excellent tutorial Smish, I think the salty areas were caused by the sanding of the lino block. I clean it with a damp cloth before I trace my designs, Impressive though.
Do you clean the print-block after printing?
Yes! I print 3-4 prints without inking up the block to remove excess ink. Sometimes I wash it with warm water and a tiny drop of dish soap if I really need to get more ink off. It’s ok to let some ink dry on the surface as long as it’s not clumps or uneven.
Excellent work!!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you! Such an inspiration :) ♡
You’re welcome 😁
How about oil-based ink or paints? Works?
Oil based printmaking ink works too! It can just be more expensive depending on what you get. Paint is not recommended because it doesn't have the correct consistency for layering onto the block and transferring image to paper.
looks great
Hey thanks!
thank you so much, this was very helpful. Do you have good experience with printing with a larger format?
You're welcome! I print 8"x10"s and 12"x16"s, but nothing much larger on regular basis. I've been printing smaller blocks (5"x7") lately because I just had some lino I needed to use up!
This is a great video! I have question, do you have to use printing paper or can you just regular paper like card stock?
what is the protocol with printing with blocks that have been inked in the past? Is that possible? Advisable? is there a cleaning process?
You can keep printing with previously used blocks. There could be an issue with printing if there's an uneven layer of ink left on the block or some of the details were filled in with ink. You can wash/clean your linoleum blocks with lukewarm water and mild soap. I'd recommend trying to keep the back dry, and pressing the block flat with a heavy book after washing. It's also good practice to print off excess ink onto scrap paper or newsprint at the end of a print session.
@@smishstudio I'd love to see a video on proper way to clean up after a project! As a former art student who took screenprinting, but never took the linocut or woodcut classes, I love these videos and can't wait to try!
Great Video!!!!! Keep it up!!
Thank you so much 🥰
What type of ink or color do you use?Water based or oil based?
Amazing
Keep sharing plz and keep safe
Let's connect.....
Thank you!
That is to cool
Thank you so much for your tutorial, I love all your videos, I have a couple of questions if you have time: after printing do you clean the block from residue ink and what are the best method to clean brayers, block if using oil based ink. my studio get really messy :-)
Aw thanks 😊
Yeah, I’ll answer these the best I can! There are a couple things you could do to remove ink from your block. You can continue to print the block without rolling new ink onto it, and if you use linoleum you can wash it with a damp rag (maybe a tiny dab of soap). I do both for my lino blocks and I try not to get the back of it wet. Avoid hot water on the block because it can warp.
To clean brayers, I just use warm water and soap. I purposefully don’t use oil based inks that require an intense clean up. I use the Caligo Safe Wash Oil relief inks by Cranfield because they clean up super easy with water and a little soap! For the regular oil based inks, you can use vegetable oil to remove ink from brayers and surfaces then clean with soap/water and a tiny bit of degreaser if necessary.
Print studios very easy to get messy, it’s almost a requirement to be a printmaker 😅
@@smishstudio Thank you so much for your help! really appreciate it. and keep sharing with us your beautiful art!
Is it reusable like how do you clean it
The block is reusable. Just rinse with cold water and maybe a tiny amount of soap if needed.
3 Great tutorials, very clear and concise and easy to follow. I just need new cutting tools but I like your multi tool. One can also use rice paper to print on? I want to use it to print on fabric, so will try out fabric paints, any reccomendations on how to ink that or is it same as this water-based ink?
Thank you! I'm glad my tutorials were helpful! You can technically print on anything, and rice paper (aka mulberry paper) is a common printing material. For fabrics, I would recommend using specifically a block printing ink made for fabric printing. The inking process should be the same - just follow the instructions on the ink for drying and heat-setting it. It's good to practice on a few scrap shirts first, and you might possibly need to apply a sliiiiiiightly thicker layer of ink to the block. It's been a while since I've printed on fabric, but that's where I would start if I was doing it. Happy printing!
Thanks I was thinking normal fabric paint is too "soft" to get that ink on lino right. Will see what fabric block print inl I can get
@@smishstudio
THATS GREAT THANKS *
Can you use thick acrylic paint instead of ink?
You could try it! You'll still want to build up the ink in thin layers. Paint might not do as well for small details. Let us know if it works!
Thank you so much but I need advices for clean dry ink on the lino...
Hm, you could try oil if it’s oil based ink, or water for water based ink. I try to print 3-4 prints without inking up the block to remove extra ink before putting it away. If you mean ink that dried during printing, then you have to wash and dry your block before continuing. It can be a tedious process. Good luck!
Me encanta pero no sé si por favor podría pasar sus videos en español.
You never mentioned what your favorite ink was 😢 would love to know
Caligo Safe Wash Relief Ink!
I learnt/ was taught that it looks like orange peals
Great tutorials but the constant ‘upspeak’ was unbearable.