I usually do the register to line up the print exterior to the plate or woodblock. The way you do it is more efficient and friendlier, thanks for the idea!
I think I have a good tip for you on how to transfer a drawing/design into a surface, that is similar to the wax paper inkjet version but i think it works better than the wax paper one you will need the following: a piece of paper that can fit in a printer some adhesive transparent plastic film and a inkjet printer you take the pice of paper and you carefully line it with the adhesive transparent plastic film (watch out for bubbles and creases), once that is done you are actually preaty much finished. Now is just a matter of putting the lined paper in the printer and printing out what ever you want, just like the wax paper method the advantage of this method is that once you transfer the image onto the medium you can wipe of the ink from the piece of paper with some paper towels soaked in alcohol, and use the same piece of paper over and over again. The other nice thing is that you don't have to look for that specific label paper, you can use any type of paper and what ever size you want. And yet another advantage is if you line it in both sides you don´t have to worry with wich side to print on. so yeah that's my tip, hope you try it and that you find it as useful as I do.
+Janet Badger Most etching presses I've used have been able to print relief fine, as long as the roller can raise up enough, depending on your wood or lino. Often people will use rails of whatever material they are printing along the edge of the press bed to help even out the rollers also. I have to use the cutting mat because my top roller has tiny grooves that will cut into the paper. Thanks for watching!
Hi, I came over from John's channel. WOW what a great job :) I love your take on what you see John do, even if I never looked at John's channel, I would a great idea what it is about from your print. This brought back memories of primary school. We did this with Lino squares in Art :) Was great fun.
Graham, great video. You carve a registration line in the wood and use a center mark for the second direction. Is that better than carving a corner and a line? Or is this just a style of work thing. The second method will save having to mark each sheet of paper.
Thanks! I think it's just a personal preference. My paper was wider than the block on both sides, so I think I was stuck with that option. So many ways to do the same thing though, always trying new ways!
turn out awesome.. never have the courage to carved on wood, usually I carved on linoleum block (the rubber one) what do you suggest the type of wood to carved for beginners?
+Arkky Anindita I think Shina Plywood is the easiest to start with. It does not really have a string grain pattern, so you can carve from any direction fairly easy. You'll need some woodcut tools too, since depending on what you're using for lino, it might not hold up well for wood. I get my Shina ply and most of my woodcut tools from McClains printmaking online, not sure if anyone else carries Shina. Thanks for watching!
+Brandark I have not, I'll have to give it a shot one day. I've found the Weber odorless Turpenoid is my favorite, but the natural version is working out well also, but since it is less toxic, it takes more to clean up. Thanks for watching!
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Man, you are a multi-talented force. Really appreciate all you are doing, and taking the time to share your work.
+noapology88 hey thanks a lot!
I usually do the register to line up the print exterior to the plate or woodblock. The way you do it is more efficient and friendlier, thanks for the idea!
I think I have a good tip for you on how to transfer a drawing/design into a surface, that is similar to the wax paper inkjet version but i think it works better than the wax paper one
you will need the following:
a piece of paper that can fit in a printer
some adhesive transparent plastic film
and a inkjet printer
you take the pice of paper and you carefully line it with the adhesive transparent plastic film (watch out for bubbles and creases), once that is done you are actually preaty much finished.
Now is just a matter of putting the lined paper in the printer and printing out what ever you want, just like the wax paper method
the advantage of this method is that once you transfer the image onto the medium you can wipe of the ink from the piece of paper with some paper towels soaked in alcohol, and use the same piece of paper over and over again. The other nice thing is that you don't have to look for that specific label paper, you can use any type of paper and what ever size you want. And yet another advantage is if you line it in both sides you don´t have to worry with wich side to print on.
so yeah that's my tip, hope you try it and that you find it as useful as I do.
Thank you for a crisp clear friendly presentation.
Nice work. I enjoy the community engagement aspect.
+ivanblogs thanks!
I get a Bob Ross vibe with all this titanium white (Hwhite)! Great work man!
I'm another viewer from NYCCNC. love your work.
am now going through your old video to see all your other great stuff.
Thanks!
The cutting mat to print with was interesting. Explain how you adjusted an etching press to print a relief, please...
+Janet Badger Most etching presses I've used have been able to print relief fine, as long as the roller can raise up enough, depending on your wood or lino. Often people will use rails of whatever material they are printing along the edge of the press bed to help even out the rollers also. I have to use the cutting mat because my top roller has tiny grooves that will cut into the paper. Thanks for watching!
that's awesome. Picked up a few ideas to help me as I start my blockprinting experiments! thanks for sharing!
Hi, I came over from John's channel. WOW what a great job :) I love your take on what you see John do, even if I never looked at John's channel, I would a great idea what it is about from your print. This brought back memories of primary school. We did this with Lino squares in Art :) Was great fun.
+Kathy Quinlan Thanks for checking out the channel! Lino is a lot of fun, I keep meaning to do more of it!
This came out great!
+William McKeever Thanks!
Great, thanks.
Graham, great video. You carve a registration line in the wood and use a center mark for the second direction. Is that better than carving a corner and a line? Or is this just a style of work thing. The second method will save having to mark each sheet of paper.
Thanks! I think it's just a personal preference. My paper was wider than the block on both sides, so I think I was stuck with that option. So many ways to do the same thing though, always trying new ways!
turn out awesome.. never have the courage to carved on wood, usually I carved on linoleum block (the rubber one) what do you suggest the type of wood to carved for beginners?
+Arkky Anindita I think Shina Plywood is the easiest to start with. It does not really have a string grain pattern, so you can carve from any direction fairly easy. You'll need some woodcut tools too, since depending on what you're using for lino, it might not hold up well for wood. I get my Shina ply and most of my woodcut tools from McClains printmaking online, not sure if anyone else carries Shina. Thanks for watching!
have you tried baby oil and rubbing alcohol, like 70 proof, for cleaning ink?
+Brandark I have not, I'll have to give it a shot one day. I've found the Weber odorless Turpenoid is my favorite, but the natural version is working out well also, but since it is less toxic, it takes more to clean up. Thanks for watching!
Don't sell yourself short Grahmm, thats a 3 color reduction. Count the paper color as one color, that way you can charge more.
Ha! Good point Shane, I always forget about the paper!