TITLE: Village
ARTIST: John Steins
MEDIUM: Wood Engraving
IMAGE SIZE: 3 x 2.75 in
PAPER SIZE: 7 x 8.5 in
EDITION SIZE: Open
PAPER: Goyu
OTHER MARKS: signed, titled in pencil
PRICE: $50
COMMENTARY:
A slightly romanticized view of the little town in which I live.
Hello John Steins,
I have enjoyed looking at your work very much. I am wondering whether you make your own engrain blocks for wood engraving? I am guessing from the comment above that you do. What kind of wood do you favor most?
Please forgive my many questions, but I am wondering about printing wood engravings on an etching press. I’m not sure about this yet as it may be a ridiculous idea. I figure there must be some sort of housing that I can build for a block to remain in place on the press bed. Have you ever tried anything like this, or do you use a more sane approach…with a baren?
Again, your work is terrific!
Hi and thanks for dropping by my site and for your encouraging comments.
Yes, I do make my own blocks from time to time. I have a supply of boxwood that varies in quality but I do what I can to make up something when needed. I have access to a woodworking shop, so that helps.
Check out this link on my blog where I discuss relief printing on a press https://johnsteins.com/etching-press.html
It works very well as long as your engraving block is nice and flat.
Don’t hesitate to ask if you need any additional advice.
John
i really admire your work i’m just getting into engraving and wood working in general I am clueless about where the best spot to buy my first tools for wood burning and engraving [is there a difference between engrave and wood burning] thanx