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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
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Two-Block Linocut - A Color Print Project
zhlédnutí 3,3KPřed 3 lety
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
zhlédnutí 880Před 3 lety
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
zhlédnutí 1,9KPřed 3 lety
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
zhlédnutí 2,4KPřed 3 lety
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
zhlédnutí 2,8KPřed 3 lety
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
zhlédnutí 4,1KPřed 3 lety
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
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 3 lety
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
zhlédnutí 3,2KPřed 3 lety
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
zhlédnutí 27KPřed 3 lety
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
zhlédnutí 402Před 3 lety
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
zhlédnutí 4,2KPřed 3 lety
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
zhlédnutí 400Před 3 lety
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
zhlédnutí 547Před 3 lety
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
zhlédnutí 1,8KPřed 3 lety
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
zhlédnutí 40KPřed 3 lety
Printing Linoleum using Washable Oil-Based Inks
Woodcut vs. Linocut
zhlédnutí 23KPřed 3 lety
Woodcut vs. Linocut
Carving Your Speedy Carve Sampler
zhlédnutí 2,9KPřed 3 lety
Carving Your Speedy Carve Sampler
Relief Printing Basics for Beginning Printmakers with Sarah Whorf
zhlédnutí 3,2KPřed 4 lety
Relief Printing Basics for Beginning Printmakers with Sarah Whorf
String Pull Prints with Added Drawing and/or Collage - A Project Demo with Sarah Whorf
zhlédnutí 601Před 4 lety
String Pull Prints with Added Drawing and/or Collage - A Project Demo with Sarah Whorf
Sampler Print Project - Part Two, with Sarah Whorf
zhlédnutí 488Před 4 lety
Sampler Print Project - Part Two, with Sarah Whorf
Sampler Print Project - Part One, with Sarah Whorf
zhlédnutí 544Před 4 lety
Sampler Print Project - Part One, with Sarah Whorf
Printing on Modified Credit Card Imprinters - Sarah Whorf
zhlédnutí 2,4KPřed 4 lety
Printing on Modified Credit Card Imprinters - Sarah Whorf

Komentáře

  • @chelseastratton7072
    @chelseastratton7072 Před měsícem

    Thank you for making this video!

  • @evamargon1098
    @evamargon1098 Před měsícem

    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 😅

  • @AllIsWellaus
    @AllIsWellaus Před měsícem

    Meant kindly. Lino is pronounced, lye-no.

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před měsícem

      Thanks. Have heard that before. And, I've heard it pronounced both ways.

  • @juxtaposegallery8326
    @juxtaposegallery8326 Před 2 měsíci

    Do you teach online?

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před 2 měsíci

      Hi - Sorry, but I don't teach online, at least not right now.

  • @laurac9338
    @laurac9338 Před 2 měsíci

    Hello sarah! Which ink should i use if i want to print on fabric or a t-shirt? Thanks 😊

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před 2 měsíci

      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.

  • @catbraunwell6450
    @catbraunwell6450 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you! 😊

  • @catbraunwell6450
    @catbraunwell6450 Před 3 měsíci

    Just curious, why don’t you just run a clean brayer over the top instead of a wooden spoon?

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před 3 měsíci

      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.

  • @TERRYBIGGENDEN
    @TERRYBIGGENDEN Před 4 měsíci

    Wonderful deoms and the toothpick baren is amazing! :-)

  • @georginamacrae2808
    @georginamacrae2808 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks, Sarah, this was enormously informative.

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you for your kind comment!

  • @IronEarthDesigns
    @IronEarthDesigns Před 6 měsíci

    Really helpfull. I realize that I've got multiple processes in my head. I need to pick 1, and do that.

  • @IronEarthDesigns
    @IronEarthDesigns Před 6 měsíci

    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.

  • @IronEarthDesigns
    @IronEarthDesigns Před 6 měsíci

    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?

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před 6 měsíci

      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!

  • @kkkkk12345kkkkk54321
    @kkkkk12345kkkkk54321 Před 6 měsíci

    Hi Sarah! thank you so much. I see you havent uploaded in a while, Hope you are alright.

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks. Yes, I am well. Just busy teaching! Best to you.

  • @IronEarthDesigns
    @IronEarthDesigns Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks, this was so helpful. I can see that I have been really using my tools in the wrong way.

  • @IronEarthDesigns
    @IronEarthDesigns Před 7 měsíci

    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?

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před 7 měsíci

      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.

  • @BhavamCreations
    @BhavamCreations Před 7 měsíci

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  • @warrensimons1760
    @warrensimons1760 Před 7 měsíci

    Super good video Sarah! Thank you!

  • @warrensimons1760
    @warrensimons1760 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for this very helpful information.

  • @mjrewerts
    @mjrewerts Před 7 měsíci

    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 👍🏼😊

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před 7 měsíci

      Hi - Thanks for your comments! Yeah, I was still struggling with figuring out how to shoot things close up. Hope you enjoy your lino!

  • @janiceammons7722
    @janiceammons7722 Před 8 měsíci

    To tint the woodblock before carving, are you thinning your Indian Ink with rubbing alcohol, distilled water, or linseed oil?

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před 8 měsíci

      Hi Janice - I'm actually using Sumi ink, and not India Ink. I dilute the Sumi ink with water.

  • @friedasdottir6381
    @friedasdottir6381 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you.

  • @SuzanneLegault
    @SuzanneLegault Před 8 měsíci

    Great video. So full of useful information. Thank you sharing your knowledge.

  • @nattyw495
    @nattyw495 Před 8 měsíci

    Enjoyed video found it interesting and informative and I would like to thank you for showing us your techniques for upcycling house hold items..🎨✍🇨🇦🇺🇲💛

  • @mariadelc.iglesias4715
    @mariadelc.iglesias4715 Před 9 měsíci

    Fantástico, Gracias

  • @Barbara50nl
    @Barbara50nl Před 10 měsíci

    What kind of paint did you use?

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před 10 měsíci

      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!

  • @shanematuszek9009
    @shanematuszek9009 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you, I was just struggling with this before I found your video

  • @khadijahmiranda5498

    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

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před 11 měsíci

      Hi - So happy to hear that you're wanting to print. There are lots of credit card machines out there, as you have discovered. Sorry to hear you got stuck with one that is not easy to convert.

  • @j.d.6100
    @j.d.6100 Před rokem

    your videos are some of the best art instruction material i've seen on youtube, thanks so much!

  • @tpasto
    @tpasto Před rokem

    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?

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před rokem

      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
      @tpasto Před rokem

      @@sarahwhorf Thanks Sarah! What size are you using for your sampler block? I am wondering if you have any tips for cutting sharp inside and outside corners? do you offer online courses?

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před rokem

      @@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.

  • @walterhynson2898
    @walterhynson2898 Před rokem

    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 .

  • @walterhynson2898
    @walterhynson2898 Před rokem

    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.

  • @walterhynson2898
    @walterhynson2898 Před rokem

    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.

  • @j.d.6100
    @j.d.6100 Před rokem

    excellent lessons, just what i needed, thank you!

  • @walterhynson2898
    @walterhynson2898 Před rokem

    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

  • @NanetteStein
    @NanetteStein Před rokem

    What about rice paper? Smooth side with that, too, or the textured side? Thanks! I learned a lot!

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před rokem

      Yes, smooth side of rice paper. Rice paper is washi. You're so welcome! Enjoy printing!

  • @Nico5890
    @Nico5890 Před rokem

    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!

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před rokem

      Thank you so much! I'm so glad you have found it informative! Good luck on your printing.

  • @mauriciozuniga253
    @mauriciozuniga253 Před rokem

    Gracias muy bueno tu video

  • @roseberrylauraine9043

    Toomuch talking

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před rokem

      Thanks for your feedback.

    • @lynseyadams6584
      @lynseyadams6584 Před 6 měsíci

      Disagree totally. It's much more interesting and helpful when you talk through what you are doing and why. In fact, MORE talking would be good - such as which ink do you recommend - there are a lot out there! :-) Many thanks.

  • @ajhproductions2347
    @ajhproductions2347 Před rokem

    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!

  • @HuyHuy-dh3lo
    @HuyHuy-dh3lo Před rokem

    may i know the name of that sheet material?

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před rokem

      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.

  • @sandychampagne9715
    @sandychampagne9715 Před rokem

    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.

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před rokem

      You're welcome! Glad to hear you are a newly minted printmaker! Welcome! Smiles.

  • @JaneCizynski
    @JaneCizynski Před rokem

    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

  • @srkzfan
    @srkzfan Před rokem

    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!

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před rokem

      Thanks so much! I have some ideas for future videos. We'll see!

    • @srkzfan
      @srkzfan Před rokem

      Thanks so much for your quick response! It’s great to hear you may make more videos for us - I look forward to whatever you post!

  • @elijahragland8498
    @elijahragland8498 Před rokem

    oh hell yeah this is exciting

  • @JMSORO
    @JMSORO Před rokem

    Great info! loved the end result. Great prints!

  • @aleksandramorozova5274

    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?

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před rokem

      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!

  • @MultiCugel
    @MultiCugel Před rokem

    This is full of very important information for me so thanks!

  • @livinginthenow
    @livinginthenow Před rokem

    This was EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you so much for uploading this video!. 🥰🥰🥰

  • @aoyanagi
    @aoyanagi Před rokem

    Probably the best video explanation I’ve seen

  • @johnhigginson5079
    @johnhigginson5079 Před rokem

    Wonderful, thank you. I'm just starting out and this is just so super helpful !!

    • @sarahwhorf
      @sarahwhorf Před rokem

      You're welcome! Happy Printing!