How do I transpose a picture onto a piece of wood?

I drew a very cool picture that I’d like to engrave or carve into a piece of wood. I tried copying the image onto a piece of wax paper thinking I would tape that onto the piece of wood and then follow the lines with an exacto knife to cut them into the wood. I’m [...]

Why are prints numbered?

What is the idea behind numbering prints? Does it have to do with value?

Is the Flammarion woodcut medieval?

I’m trying to find out more information about this wonderful image called Flammarion.

Looking for a unique way to show my monotype prints.

I am in an intro printmaking class in college and want to “WOW” my colleagues. I would like to hang my prints in a non traditional way and need some inspiration. I am a ceramic major, so I wouldn’t mind incorporating ceramic or found objects either just to make it more interesting.

How is a woodcut print different from an engraving?

Is there any way to make an etching without acids?

I live in an apartment and do not have access to acid baths, but I really miss printmaking. I’ve done reduction woodblock prints, but its just not the same.

Where can I find a wood engraving by Clare Leighton titled Breadline?

I have been looking for a print by Clare Leighton titled “Breadline” for years and have only seen it once for sale when I didn’t have the money to buy it. The only resource I have is to google it and that hasn’t proven successful thus far. Thanks in advance for any help. The full [...]

What is the difference between Joined vs. Single woodblock construction?

As in Japanese woodblock printing.