How do I transpose a picture onto a piece of wood?
February 8, 2011 by just curious
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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?
January 28, 2011 by just curious
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What is the idea behind numbering prints? Does it have to do with value?
Is the Flammarion woodcut medieval?
January 6, 2011 by just curious
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I’m trying to find out more information about this wonderful image called Flammarion.
Looking for a unique way to show my monotype prints.
December 20, 2010 by just curious
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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?
December 17, 2010 by just curious
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Is there any way to make an etching without acids?
December 17, 2010 by just curious
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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?
December 16, 2010 by just curious
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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?
December 15, 2010 by just curious
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As in Japanese woodblock printing.

