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Press Packing

  • Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026
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Since I didn’t go to school for art, much less printmaking, a lot of what I know comes from trial and error. One of the biggest frustrations I ran into I’ve only recently resolved which…

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Starting Out: what is needed?

  • Posted on January 17, 2026January 17, 2026
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From time to time someone asks what they would need to begin experimenting with relief printing. I tried jotting down what I think is a good basic set of items you’ll need to begin your…

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Snake

  • Posted on December 31, 2025December 31, 2025
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Right now I’m working on a first edition for a linocut I initially began years ago, but until recently hadn’t felt happy with a final design. I feel I am often working towards finishing images…

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Registration

  • Posted on December 31, 2025December 31, 2025
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If you intend to print in multiple layers you’ll need to determine a best method to keep all the materials in place throughout the process. Registration determines whether your layers align from print to print,…

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