Thank you Colin. This was of great help. Please do keep making these useful video's. Would like to see one on the preparation of the marmoleum and some carving techniques if at all possible please. Thank you again Colin your videos are a good help.
Thanks for being here. I felt a bit lost toolcare wise til I stumbled upon your channel. I'm not sure yet what oil to use- used to be mezmerized watching my dad sharpen his pocket knives back in the 70s, just guessing it was sewing machine oil.
Well I didn’t buy it badged by Pfeil. I’ve had it many years and it’s just a ‘hard’ grade Arkansas general stone, available from many tool suppliers. They usually go 1. Soft, 2. Hard (this one) for tool use, then 3, 4, and ‘black’ are generally industrial machine polishing grades.
That’s really helpful, I think I know what kind of slip stone to buy now. I appreciate the quick response. Your videos and blog have been really clear and help me as I explore printmaking.
@@almaquejada6893 As you sharpen, the microscopic granules of the stone need to form a ‘creamy’ lubricant that helps a controlled and smooth action. It’s just quicker and easier with oil - if a little dirtier!
