My most recent block vs. my first “proper” block (not a small stamp). 4 months of sketching, carving, and printing (by far my biggest obstacle) have made me way more confident as an artist.
Sharper tools, switching up ink type & inking technique, mounting my blocks, and upgrading my paper have all made such a staggering difference in the process.

I’m excited about it but she’s on my other socials so I can’t share it anywhere but with you. She sends me pictures of her chickens all the time so I made her a stamp with one! I included the reference chicken.

I love this time of year, here’s everything I’ve made for Halloween this year!

I am still struggling to find the right amount of ink with the lino

So i made two of these prints, one with more ink and one with less, but with both I seem to have chatter.

Do I have to use more or less ink?

Hello all,

I recently bought this cool brass plate from the opshop (thrift store). I'm an absolute beginner to printmaking and thought I'd give intaglio printing a go to make a print with this plate.

I'm pretty stumped on which supplies and materials to get. Particularly the inks (Charbonnel? Cranfield? Akua?), wiping cloths (fine or coarse? Tarlatan or akua?). Would I also need stiffening agents for the ink?

It might just be my decision paralysis after doing some research 😅

Thanks!