Bringing it All Together. Linocut on the XCut XPress Part 3

[@katiebean1295]

I love that you have access to such amazing equipment, but are demonstrating using something so much more accessible. You give studio dreams, while meeting other artists where they area. Thank you. Love the otter and the hare, too.

[@psybormonkey]

Wow....Hard work never looked so easy! The time and care you take at each stage to produce 2 stunning prints. Please keep these videos coming, you are a true inspiration - Thank you.

[@carolynwalker2713]

Fantastic trilogy! I didn’t realise there were so many different steps. Love your system for lining everything up- works a treat. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

[@NickEales47]

Thank you so much for your videos, I am a H.N.C Art and Design . student at Dumfries college and as most our learning is on Teams. Your videos have helped me immensely with my printing. I am so glad I didnt give away my Xcut.

[@colinblanchard]

Thanks Nick. As you are presumably not too far away, please feel free to visit when the madness is over.

[@KayJohnsonArt]

Thank you so much Colin. I have learnt so much from watching this series of videos. You made it so easy to understand.

[@01greeningc01]

Fantastic set of videos - many thanks for taking the time and trouble to make them. It's a rare gift to impart knowledge in a clear, concise and engaging manner. You definitely have it. I am lucky enough to own one of your (snowdrop) prints - your videos will help me look at them with additional insight.

[@elfy60]

This was a lovely series. Very helpful and instructive. (Beginner linocutter)

[@whiteywalker7097]

So many people just go through the process quickly, assuming viewers understand what they are doing. Your video trilogy for this print was wonderfully instructive. It's nice to see the process and have it explained step by step in a clear manner. I learned a couple things which were 'iffy' in my knowledge. Thank you so much for a great video and your prints were lovely.

[@colinblanchard]

Thank you! Spending most of my working career in education and training has paid off!

[@goilo888]

Excellent set of videos. Was leaning towards buying a book press but I think now I will be buying one of these.

[@davidbrunetta3826]

Wonderful presentation Colin, but I feel cheated that the camera cut off just before the final results of the print was shown after each step. Thank you for the video, I learned a lot and can't wait to make my own prints.

[@kevinlycett7188]

thanks for such a clear and thorough walk through the process. I learnt a huge amount. Mostly about where I'd been going wrong!

[@theresedignard7445]

Charming print. Thanks for the felt only tip. That will help lots.

[@deliagleave9294]

I'm just about to try printing and this series is perfect for me. Thank you very much.

[@Kyldrake]

Now I want one as well! Thank you for this demonstration.

[@marionjoy9475]

thank you .. excellent work .. so well explained ..

[@LZMAmzelle]

you, sir, are a hero

[@stprk]

What a great tutorial about now to use the Xcut Xpress as printing press for linocuts. I was wondering if I can use this for shino wood blocks. Thank you..

[@colinblanchard]

Thanks! I presume you mean Shina Japanese plywood? Well, never tried it on the XCut, but i think it's only 4mm thick unmounted - so it would certainly go through the press OK. Try it and let us know on the Craft Press Printmakers Facebook page!

[@stprk]

I appreciate your quick response Mr. Blanchard. Yes, I meant Shina Japanese plywood and I use 4 mm unmounted. Will definitely try the Xcut Xpress. I just ordered one from England, ebay. Can't find it in the US. Thanks so much for introducing and giving a detailed instruction how to use this press. I am a retired social scientist,discovered printmaking as a hobby and learning a lot. Cheers!

[@sjeffrey1000]

Hi Colin, thanks for that, you said you have a technique for dealing with wet on wet?

[@veeavenell203]

What beautiful work - really stunning! This is such a helpful series of videos. Is it possible to still use the Ternes Burton pins with the Xcut if you mount your grey lino and make your forme out of mount board rather than MDF/hardboard?

[@colinblanchard]

Thank you for your kind words! Glad to be of help. As long as the forme and pins are absolutely fixed and the block (mounted or otherwise) cannot move....then of course it will work just the same.

[@mm-sj7fk]

Thanks for the great video! Do you still use XcutXpree? There are new cutting machine on market and I am wondering if you have used the new one. Thanks.

[@colinblanchard]

www.colinblanchard.com/blog/back-on-the-blog-with-a-big-shot-pro

[@lindaburgess]

Colin, when you transfer the Print to another type of paper so you can make blocks 2 and/or 3, you say you use one that is less absorbent. Which one would you use?

[@colinblanchard]

Doesn't really matter Linda. In the video it's just some thin matt card I had knocking about. As long as the ink stays wet for long enough to transfer as much as possible.