PRINTMAKING, ART & BUILDING STUFF Artist and Illustrator exploring different Blockprinting techniques - like Linocut and Stampmaking - but also using crafts like Woodworking or Leatherworking to create DIY tools and supplies.
Hi! I used the acrylic method with a laser jet print, but when I used my carved block to print the thin layer of acrylic effects the way the ink applies and transfers to the paper. Do you have any ideas? I had to sand the entire block down, removing the transferred lines completely - which caused major issues as my design was planned as a reduction! Any suggestions on how to help would be much appreciated!
i love your work. i recently start travel journling.I always feel that generalizing is a girl's job.But after seeing your work, I enjoy writing.Once you show me the item you use in writing pen pencil etc etc
I know it's been 11 months, but Im wondering how the cut went, I did try this technique but when cutting it it didn't feel smooth. I got rigged lines and struggle to get a smooth cut.
you can see the cutting process in this video: ‚Vide Diem‘ Linocut Print: How to carve super detailed Artwork ( ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GQY8l0xjIX4.html ). I did not notice any difference in the feel of the cut. Maybe there was still some paper left? or the Glue layer was thick? 🤷♂️
@@eastofawesome thank you for answering, really appreciate you!! Yeah, I believe that was the cause, the glue layer being too thick. Great videos btw, very inspiring and helpful! Much appreciated
I transfer my inkjet drawings to my lino with Bestine. I used to use blending markers, but they changed the formula so I switched to Bestine. The Smell isn't the best.
I thought I had left you a comment! So three months later…beautiful journal pages! And, you are not alone in your feelings about Moby Dick! It’s required reading here in America ( or, at least it was when I was young! ), and I felt like it was a drag back then!😂 Thanks again, your videos are always so cool and inspiring!! 🤩
Thank you again! I knew that many Americans are supposed to read it in school. It somehow makes you feel kinda dumb if you are having difficulties reading something that is required reading in school for the native speakers … but hey 😅
Vielen Dank für dein Video die Aufkärung der unterschiedlichen Klebstoffe ist sehr Hilfreich ;) Kannst du mir als weiteren Tipp ev. sagen was du da zum Einstreichen der Linolplatte verwendest ab min 7:00? Liebe Grüsse weiter so :)
Das sind chinesische Tusche Blöcke die mit Wasser auf einem Naturstein gerieben werden. Links zu sowas hab ich in die Beschreibung gepackt. Alternativ hab ich aber auch schon mit einfacher verdünnter Acrylfarbe gute Erfahrungen gemacht. ✌️
You workspace looks so cool 🤩 Would you mind sharing wich specific sizes for the Pfeil tools you used here? I started making my own stamps and have only the L11/1 yet. I want to buy at least 2 more but am a little lost 🙈
Thank you Jessica. That is definitely a video that I already did want to make for a long time. 😅 So I mostly use a 3mm wide U- and a 3mm wide V-gauge and then for very fine details I have a 1/2 mm U that I love (but you can also make these fine cuts with the 3mm V. for clearing larger areas i use a 6mm U with a more „flat“ shape and for convenience the even bigger 10mm „flat-U“. In your case I would probably go for a 3mm V gauge and something around the 6mm flat U next. Hope it still helps. ✌️
Enjoyable AND instructive - thank you. Your colloquial English is impressive too (besser als mein Deutsch!). In addition to a folding thingy the essential tools for any craftsman are the "bangy whatsitsname" and the "cutty doodah" as taught to my by my uncle many years ago. Frohes neues Jahr aus England.
Wow, very interesting! Love how you problem solve on the fly…and, that magic blanket, magnet and great flea market find! As always, outstanding content (and, part 3!)👏🏽❤️🔥
I love antiques and especially if they’re useful in some way. That’s a lovely ringing out press. You gave it a new life! I’ll have to keep my eye out for one if the opportunity arises. 😊
Wow, this was such a beautiful video! From your art, to your home and studio, all of it is just wonderful! Thank you for sharing your process, it is so fascinating and inspiring. And, your press is just gorgeous! Signed up for your newsletter and continue to make my way through your channel. Saving up for some of the cool things in your shop!🤩
My Journals (as well as my digital notes) are usually a wild mix of English and German entries. Sometimes I even switch within a single entry back and forth. Most of the content I read or watch is english so often the brain defaults to english even if I dont speak it regularly. And if I know from the start, that I might want to make a video and record the process, then I think it also makes more sense to use English (even it might not be perfect English all the time … :) )
I really like then, though they aren't very stylish, because I can flip them up out of the way when I don't need them, then back down again. They fit over regular glasses. They come in different strengths.@@eastofawesome
Just recently found a super big looking glas super cheap at the flea market that I am currently testing but I‘ll definitely try out these optivisors also.
Nice, I would love to see the result! Cheaper chisels and tools often don‘t come properly sharpened, so this might be something you may want to look into. I still haven‘t gotten around to making a dedicated sharpening video but there are a lot already out here and sharp tools are generally safer and - most notably - more fun to use! Good luck with the project!
Appreciate the time and effort of doing the comparison! I have attempted the modpodge transfer and it worked great. I noticed that I sometimes inadvertently peeled away the modpodge layer that holds the ink in spots during carving. Now that it is time for printing, I'm wondering if I should try to remove the modpodge layer as there may be rough spots. I have no idea what to use as my research led me to acetone, but that this may damage the lino. Any ideas?
Yes, I should make a follow up video sometime. I have noticed the same thing so what I did was give it a light sanding with a fine sandpaper. Then you need to make sure you get all the dust out of the fine lines of your carving. That worked and I was able to print nicely with the block. But then after printing I went to clean the lino block - what I usually just do with warm/hot water in the sink. After some light rubbing with my hands I noticed the Modpodge/Ink layer starting to peel of. So now this is what I always do before printing: Just using warm water (I let it pour directly on the linoleum) soak in a bit and then quite easily rub of the whole transfer layer. Only downside to this is that you need to wait and properly dry the block before you can start printing. (I use paper towels around the lino and a few big books so it dries staight) You could also use Acetone as I already used that directly on the lino for another transfer method (You see it in I think the „memento mori“ print video). But its a harsch chemical substance so I would suggest to the simple warm water method first. If you posta picture of your final print somewhere then make sure to send a link! ✌️
What a lovely cosy video, and it looks like a really nice channel. Looking forward to seeing how you made the beautiful notebook. It's nice that you linked the free book in the Description too. It's a fantastic read, that one.
At 10:27, 10:31 your puddycat shows up. What a beautiful cat! What are your cat's names, breeds and roles in your studio? Great job changing the clothes wringer into a printing press! I watched your "Tempus Fugit" video before this one and I got to see the press in action. It turned out well! Thanks for sharing your beautiful art.
Thanks for the nice words! The cat you see there is our little tomcat Titus. Then there are also the the two older pirate cat sisters Yuki and Cleo. All three of them are Ragdoll Cats. You can see a little bit more of them in this printing video at about 02:10 where I also talk a little bit about Cleo being super grumpy about Titus existing in general (there he is probably about half a year older than in this video here): m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cDFXfYnmpm0.html Guess you are a cat owner (/servant) yourself?
@@eastofawesome ohhhhh yes, I am a cat mom/servant, lol! Your cats remind me of out late Ragamuffin, Jess. Cat's are amazing and settle down easily into the "I am your master and ruler of the world" role, lol! We have cats, chickens, dogs and horses.
Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. Uncle Tom's cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Not sure if they're suited for such a wonderful page like the one of Moby Dick.
Love your videos! So cool to see your sketchbox get loved and used having watching the making of it video :) You really deserve more subs! This channel is so underrated!
Just spent the first weeks with the next evolution of my diy journal evolution. Looking forward to hearing what you think of this one. Just have to get to cutting the video ….
