Thursday, August 20, 2009

Printmaking Tutorial.

Well, darlings, I've done it: I've managed to create some other crazy embarassing self-portrait of myself for all of the world to see. My only consolation is that it is all for you... my dears! In these two videos, I demonstrate basic relief printmaking techniques using simple rubber and linoleum plates.

Supplies:
* Plate : rubber, linoleum, or wood in which to carve your design;
* Carving tools : to carve out the design;
* Ink : water-based, oil-based, or paint;
* Brayer : SOFT rubber {trust me};
* Glass or Plexiglass : to mix and spread ink;
* Cardboard : to create registration;
* Rolling pin or barren : can be make-shift;
* Paper & scrap paper : to print on, of course!
{See photos of supplies below.}




Printmaking Tutorial, part 1 from Kelly Connor-Sunrose on Vimeo.





Printmaking Tutorial, Part 2 from Kelly Connor-Sunrose on Vimeo.

Photos & links for supplies.

{glass.}

{barren & rolling pin.}

{rubber plates.}

{"e-z cut" linoleum.}

{linoleum plate.}

{brayer. soft rubber.}

{registration.}

{cutting tools.}
{the finished product.}
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enjoy!

11 comments:

  1. What a great tutorial! I haven't done much printmaking since college and you've inspired me to pick up my brayer again! Glad to have found your lovely blog...

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  2. Carina,
    Thank you so much for stopping by & for the sweet comment! I love love love printmaking and do hope you get back into it!
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  3. fantastic tutorial kelly! thank you for sharing your talents with us!

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  4. you are such an inspiration! thank you for taking the time to share your beautiful nature with the world...you truly make it a better place. i can't wait to try this...been wanting to for years! XO

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  5. Darlings, THANK YOU! I LOVE making these tutorials and hope to add more in the coming weeks. Perhaps I can find a camera person {or at least a tripod} to help me!
    xxoo

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  6. i'm going to watch these carefully and see if i can do it. hope so!

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  7. This was so much fun to watch! You're so inspiring and I love hearing your voice over these videos. Thanks so much, I'll be linking.

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  8. This is a great tutorial. I just had my first attempt at lino printing last weekend, so your wonderful videos are very timely :-)

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  9. This is a wonderful tutorial! I've been wanting to try out lino printing, and this will help me get started. Thanks so much for making these tutorials!

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  10. thank you Moonbindery! i'm so glad to help and hope you LOVE printmaking-- it's so satisfying!
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