Print with Me: Linocut Basics

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  • čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
  • In this video, I will share the basics of linocut printmaking and a few tips on how to successfully complete a small edition of prints. I have a background in printmaking and textile art, but anyone can do this simple process.
    Materials list:
    Paper (I used Bristol Board)
    Linoleum block
    Carving tools
    Block printing or stamp ink
    Brayer
    Beren (optional)
    Pencil
    Sketchbook
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Komentáře • 57

  • @amyhunter3935
    @amyhunter3935 Před rokem +19

    Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have a lot of my Grandmother's old lino blocks from the '60's, and wanted to do something similar to honor her art. Now that I have an idea of the basics, I can create similar images.

  • @user-op1yy5br4o
    @user-op1yy5br4o Před 7 dny

    Thank you, liked your explanation of signing and edition.

  • @jayjaycoyote
    @jayjaycoyote Před rokem +8

    So clear and concise! And also thorough! Thank you!!

  • @jos.3649
    @jos.3649 Před rokem +4

    Blake thank you for this amazing tutorial! Haven’t don’t this since high school and I want to try it out again ! You’ve inspired me to try it again !

  • @vgneus
    @vgneus Před 15 dny

    really great video, and thanks so much for making it efficient, clear, and organized. that makes a huge different - so excited!

  • @15minuteartist8
    @15minuteartist8 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Blake, thank you for a great tutorial.

  • @bijoulille8816
    @bijoulille8816 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is sooo cool, love it

  • @LuliLulu
    @LuliLulu Před rokem +2

    What a cute little project, I like this as it doesn’t feel intimidating 😌

  • @marffvmarffv5438
    @marffvmarffv5438 Před 7 měsíci

    Bonsoir. Well done ! Great explanations , efficient and everyone can follow. I think I should try this keeping in mind your advices. Merci beaucoup

  • @VickiParfenow
    @VickiParfenow Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for this informative tutorial. I am a printer and love carving blocks.

  • @pabloaguirre6185
    @pabloaguirre6185 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Lovely explained! Greetings from Argentina

  • @DianneQuan
    @DianneQuan Před 6 měsíci

    Fabulosa!

  • @serenasicily1497
    @serenasicily1497 Před 2 lety

    this was great!

  • @maggiefreeman6513
    @maggiefreeman6513 Před rokem

    Thanks for a great video.

  • @igaluitchannel6644
    @igaluitchannel6644 Před rokem

    You're very talented.

  • @curtismaize
    @curtismaize Před rokem

    Great video, thank you

  • @mmmbeer3645
    @mmmbeer3645 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Very nice!

  • @chriszethird
    @chriszethird Před 8 měsíci +1

    Very cool nice little video, amazing ^^

  • @stephengreater1689
    @stephengreater1689 Před 10 měsíci

    Nice and clear.

  • @pr535353
    @pr535353 Před rokem

    Such nice vibes

  • @thynguyen031792
    @thynguyen031792 Před rokem +5

    Nice work and nice nails

  • @margaretsmith9085
    @margaretsmith9085 Před rokem +2

    I like your work and presentation. I want to learn more about this process. Please answer more of your questions in the comments.

  • @robertobreve8623
    @robertobreve8623 Před 8 měsíci

    Fantastic

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy
    @OnlineJewelryAcademy Před 2 měsíci

    Nice video! I'm going to host a lino printing party. The guests will be getting a link to this video. 😀❤

  • @liz-anna2365
    @liz-anna2365 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you!

  • @barcelonachair6487
    @barcelonachair6487 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I am just starting to learn to Lino print and I am acquiring my supplies, I have some dexterity issues with one of my hands from health issues, could you tell me which Lino is the most malleable to cut?
    This is a fabulous video that you so clearly explained and demonstrated this technique even where and how to properly sign the prints! Thanks for showing that it may take more than a few prints to acquire the look you want. So many artists on YT show their process to the level of such perfection that it makes me question my attempts at new artistic disciplines.

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart  Před 2 měsíci

      The softest linoleum that I’ve used is speedball easy cut linoleum, but there are plenty of other brands too! Anything the texture of an eraser will be the easiest to carve!

  • @diannegarner2459
    @diannegarner2459 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Good tutorial. Thanks.

  • @mnFlowerHaven
    @mnFlowerHaven Před 2 měsíci +1

    thanks!

  • @jamieb2289
    @jamieb2289 Před rokem +1

    Hello! Thank you for making this video! I've never done printmaking before, but I'm eager to learn how. So once you've made your print, what happens to the print block you carved. Can it be used for multiple designs, or is each block only good for one series?

    • @jofish7195
      @jofish7195 Před rokem +1

      Wash and clean your block when finished. You can store it and use it again and again with different colors or change it by cutting out more etc.

  • @Gothfield
    @Gothfield Před 8 měsíci +2

    Wouldn’t it be better to make a block for each layer so you can produce them until it wears out?

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart  Před 2 měsíci +1

      That’s a great way of reusing your blocks! I only had the one to work with for this project, so I made it work for two layers :)

  • @lauren4614
    @lauren4614 Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome description of what you’re doing and why; any advice for doing it on fabric? Types of ink to use?

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart  Před 2 měsíci

      Hi! You can use specific fabric inks that are made for textiles. One tip is to heat set your ink with an iron, heat press, or dryer before you wash

  • @kentjensen4504
    @kentjensen4504 Před rokem

    Just wait and see. This feast of decadence will be brief.

  • @romelmadrayart
    @romelmadrayart Před 2 lety

    Any recommendations on storage of finished prints, using oil based inks as the medium and acid free paper as the substrate?

    • @pennycandyys
      @pennycandyys Před rokem +4

      Acid-free is sort of a misleading term. It means the acid from the lignin in the paper has been temporarily buffered so that it won't damage your art, but the recognized problem is that no one has a time period for when the buffer expires and the acid will then begin to act on your artwork (burn the paper).
      As far as recommendations on storage, it depends on your level of production, your space, your finances.
      If the purpose is to sell the produced artwork for a good amount of money, then it behooves the artist to educate themselves. In this case, if your intention is to sell your work say into the hundreds of dollars, then you will not want to use 'acid-free' at all, you will want to use cotton/rag.
      So that's cotton paper for your prints (cotton contains no lignin to burn the paper, think of old paper how it turns brown), cotton (also called rag) mats, definitely _not_ 'acid free,' and you will want to use archival methods where possible. If you want to learn more, you can search acid free, cotton or rag mats, museum mount framing, archival storage, archival framing, and such.

  • @hereyougofirst
    @hereyougofirst Před 6 měsíci

    thanksss

  • @OccasionalRelated
    @OccasionalRelated Před 2 lety

    What kind of paper did you use?

  • @maliksart
    @maliksart Před rokem

    REMAIN CREATIVE

  • @stevehughes2133
    @stevehughes2133 Před rokem

    "Small little" is that tiny?

  • @komorebi2457
    @komorebi2457 Před 2 lety +2

    I love your nails

  • @3yebeams
    @3yebeams Před rokem

    02:42 Ouch!

  • @ladyflimflam
    @ladyflimflam Před 3 měsíci +2

    You’ve done reduction printing without telling your audience that’s what you are doing. That’s really not a basic (beginner) linocut technique.

    • @zhpDEREK
      @zhpDEREK Před 2 měsíci +1

      What’s reduction printing?

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart  Před 2 měsíci +4

      Hi! Reduction printing is when you use the same linoleum block for all your layers. Each layer you cut a little bit away from the block to print in a new color and leave the carved parts their previous color.

  • @4everseekingwisdom690
    @4everseekingwisdom690 Před 8 měsíci

    A guy who paints his nails makes wet want to throw up in my mouth gross

    • @Gothfield
      @Gothfield Před 8 měsíci

      Sounds like something someone in the closet would say. 😂 Bet you’ve been dreaming about those nails huh? Does your wife know you like thin young men?

    • @Luke-rm1kw
      @Luke-rm1kw Před 8 měsíci

      Triggered, snowflake?

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Make sure to have a trash can nearby! Helps with the clean up :)

    • @4everseekingwisdom690
      @4everseekingwisdom690 Před 2 měsíci

      @blakeballardart I'm OK princess thanks

    • @sunderark
      @sunderark Před 9 dny

      ​@@4everseekingwisdom690 Christ. What an asshole.