"Lush" - Linocut Printmaking Process, by Maarit Hänninen

[@billthomas8205]

I love these videos: as someone starting out in lino I appreciate the detail, the close-ups, following the entire process - such a good learning experience! Thank you.

[@jimherrmann29]

Thank you for showing the repair you made, it's a great technique. I admire your work and your willingness to share such details.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Absolutely! We're working on another video to show the repair technique in more detail. Stay tuned for that!

[@davidjames2145]

This is a carving masterclass. So many small details and lessons to take away. Many thanks for posting. 🇬🇧

[@pandaaamonium_]

I really appreciate the soundtrack oddly? And also that the process isn't sped up to 1000x the speed it takes to make each motion in real life, it's refreshing to see someone at their craft in real time

[@MatthewWaltonWalton]

Seeing a roller fully inked with that gorgeous copper ink is such a beautiful thing. This whole film is just layers of satisfaction and calm.

[@MaaritHanninen]

So happy to hear that! Metallic inks are magic 😄

[@MatthewWaltonWalton]

@@MaaritHanninen I have a tube of gold ink I should use more!

[@CranfieldColours]

Wonderful Video and Print! Thank you for using our inks. Cranfield.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you for the wonderful inks! 🙂

[@lauriecremore5601]

Just Beautiful . 👏

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks so much!

[@karnasingh860]

This looks absolutely beautiful you made it looks so easy as a BFA student myself specialising in print making I know how hard it is to make those sweet swirls you make .You are really great artist

[@adrianrainbow4106]

It was really groovy that you showed how mistakes can be corrected, I think a lot of people are put off at the idea that you have to be 100% right all the way through the process. I was. So calming to watch, thank you.

[@MaaritHanninen]

It's a cool technique. You can also use milliput to fix small areas

[@ryanboeding1318]

Nice print! I love the copper on black, yours is the first time I am seeing that.

[@cativillegas]

This combination of copper ink and black paper is breathtaking! I am in love with your work!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Aww thank you so much 😊

[@CatholicPunjabi]

Extremely satisfying to watch! Thanks for sharing.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you 😊

[@wynterson]

Your work is amazing! Question though, why did you wet the black paper?

[@biaberg3448]

Thanks a lot for the closeup of carving.

[@tubbyk9127]

Wonderful to see the whole process in such detail. Thank you!

[@marykeane7999]

just brilliant

[@asphalt8god493]

Wow, great job!

[@hanim1001]

OMG YES! I love your videos im glad you are back !!!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Yay awesome to hear! 😃

[@philosophical]

Beautiful

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Your wotk is meticulous and stunning. Great sensitivity. :-)

[@dianeeagles8545]

beautiful

[@darknoise666]

beautiful video

[@ThisDesignedThat]

copper come out wonderfully

[@MaaritHanninen]

Yeah, it has a really lovely color. It's a keeper!

[@betulkavas1038]

you are awesome. One of the best things I've been watching these days. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MaaritHanninen]

Wow what a sweet compliment! Thank you :)

[@annieg246]

Masterful!

[@maggiemac52]

Wow, I love it.

[@ahmedlabbaoui5350]

Your work so professional and beautiful , i hope the good for you

[@maibritton2882]

Stunning!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks so much! :)

[@veskor_cassiopeia]

Bravo Maarit 🤗❤️

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you Veskor! :)

[@listz25]

Inspiring video thank you. Love that you printed on black paper, it's a nice play on the relief aspect of the medium

[@CherryTune1]

Loved seeing the repair and how you prepared the paper. I always learn something new from your vids. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Glas to hear! We're working on a more in depth tutorial about the prepare technique so stay tuned for that :)

[@happybolton455]

Beautiful work. Thanks for filming the process.

[@MaaritHanninen]

You're very welcome! Glad you liked it! 😃

[@leeb7622]

That is really beautiful

[@Lorenmcdee]

Oh my I'm so excited to see another video from you I'm having a child with a very talented artist that has a particular passion for linocut prints. I love seeing these. I've done a few myself (I'm also an artist) but nothing as complex as yours.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Oh that's so nice! Congrats :) hope you enjoy the video!

[@Simon-bh3hx]

Great video and great work ! Definitely inspiring

[@SwanCreates]

Wow, this was super satisfying to watch, and it came out AMAZING.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you so much! Glad to hear 😃

[@leungamy]

it is beautiful, personally i think the carving process is healing

[@MaaritHanninen]

So nice to hear! We all need some heeling vibes right now!

[@jehjah3854]

the close-ups of the carving look so cool and pretty, I love the tiny swirlies you make ☺️ And of course, a beautiful print as a result!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you so much for the kind compliment! So nice to hear :)

[@orion7741]

I was just wondering if you are going to be making more videos? your videos are some of the best on KZbin for linoleum block printing, and it would be so great to have more from you. thanks. :-)

[@mangatakeshi]

This copper ink is STU 👏 NNING 👏!

[@MaaritHanninen]

I agree! I might even like it more than the gold ink.

[@ohstayyeah]

Wow! Hot it is beautiful....Love your video aesthetic vibe

[@nimeshasewwandi9414]

Amazing 😍👍❤️

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you :)

[@zzzzzz308]

Wow! Beautiful! The print, the video, all of it. It is soothing just to even watch you carve.

[@MaaritHanninen]

So happy to hear that! Thank you 😃

[@kimberarchuleta1689]

Wow, such skill. Love the video. Hugs from Montana

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you so much! Hugs back from Amsterdam 🤗

[@03SOAC]

It's beautiful! Thanks for show us your works. Greetings from Venezuela

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! Glad you liked it! Greetings from the Netherlands :)

[@maddietownsend7696]

WAUW ontzettend mooi! You have such patience and grace while carving. I tried my hand last summer and it was definitely an amateurish job. It was stunning, having tried this myself, to watch your mastery of the craft. I'm happy to say I own three of your pieces myself! Continue the excellent work!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you so much, Maddie!! Your support means the world to me! It certainly takes a bit of practice to get a hang of the carving part but I think it's mainly those super sharp tools that make the cuts look so easy. In either case, I appreciate the kind compliment! 😊

[@isaacprints9477]

I love your technique and your videos!!

[@FreqWencyMusic]

WONDERFUL ... Greetings and love from Bombay India.

[@ignaciosernandez7439]

Amazing... congratulations to the artist! I loved the copper ink and the black paper.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! Great to hear 😊

[@christophermooyer7555]

Wow, really beautiful!!!

[@BetinaFink]

How beautiful! I also like your beautiful table in front of the window, and the view of the sky and trees.

[@johku7638]

I love it!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you :)

[@vonclap]

High level of skill, I used to work as an engraver and you have a good feeling for line

[@brainfornothing]

Wonderful ! Thanks for sharing !

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you 😃

[@artea2fusion]

Lindo .. adorei a solução com a emenda na parte de baixo da matriz .. excelente resultado parabéns

[@matthewhenman3252]

absolutely stunning - loved the close-up view. the final piece looks incredible

[@MaaritHanninen]

Aww thank you so much! 😃

[@ottoavila9895]

I am mesmerized as i eat my mustard

[@marionwigzell7334]

Really gorgeous print. I love the close up filming too (-: Marion

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! We wanted to really focus on those close up carving shot with this video. Glad to hear you liked them 😊

[@jorgelucas6936]

What does she spray at the paper? Just water? Wonderful job!

[@rontocknell3592]

You cut your lines so beautifully! A perfectly cut block and a wonderfully shot video!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you 😊

[@jameshartmann5605]

woow your works are simply amazing, beautiful performance and video!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks so much 😊

[@danielalvesaarte]

Your work is amazing!

[@peachradvan5807]

YOU INSPIRE ME SO MUCH Thankyou for sharing in such fine detail! Love from Australis

[@MaaritHanninen]

That's so kind of you! Thank you 🥰

[@MrGladstone1968]

Trabalho magnífico. Muita segurança desde o traçado até a impressão. Congratulações.

[@EmilsSalmins]

I'm excited :)

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks Emils :)

[@ivanalexeev3898]

Awesome prints. Whats the name of paper? Thank you.

[@LouDavis]

Thanks, it's a beautiful video and a gorgeous print!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you so much for the kind compliment ❤

[@ColleenTempleart]

Your work is beautiful! Wish I could afford a press like yours!

[@simonaelenagrigore4206]

hey there, great work! What kind of paper did you use to transfer on the lino while drawing?

[@sararoberts_staff-wakefore8564]

Wowza! Beautiful!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you so much 😊

[@lukeharrison4650]

Awesome!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks Luke!

[@danielecaputo2231]

Amazing

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks!

[@TimBrownie]

Super mooi werk weer!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks Tim! :)

[@domins1959]

Sei bravissima.complimenti.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you

[@Hrimadur]

Amazing! So much control!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you Stephanie!

[@theplasticharvest9615]

Love this!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you 😊

[@lisaglazenburg1974]

Hi, first of all I love your work, it's amazing!!!! But I have a question, why do you wet your paper before printing?

[@MaaritHanninen]

It's not always necessary but makes it sometimes easier to print on heavy or textured papers

[@dxxy]

the print looks really pretty! 💖

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you ❤

[@emadalsayed2334]

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[@Madtwins]

Hello Maarit, can you please tell why you sprayed the paper before printing? I'm trying to make print on black paper. Can you suggest thin black paper available to order online?

[@jenniferli1327]

Great work! I just have one question: How do you store your lino reliefs after printing? Do they need to be cleaned or do you let the ink just dry on it? This is a thing most videos I have seen yet do not comment on. Thank you for your videos!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! I clean my blocks and then store in a plastic containers. I use sunflower seed oil or dishsoap & water depending on the ink.

[@jenniferli1327]

@@MaaritHanninen Thank you very much!

[@baileytrotter1638]

I’m new to linocutting. May I ask, what was the purpose of painting the India ink on?

[@pandaninja1406]

Absolutely beautiful. What did you mix the indian ink with. Was it just water?

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! Yep, it's just water to make the ink less opaque

[@jelenakolomejac4320]

@@MaaritHanninen Is there a certain amount of ink you should put on so the pen underneath still shows through? Going to give this technique a try but worried it'll cover up the pen.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Better to use too little ink than too much. You can always apply several layers of ink. Just let it dry in between. I probably used about 1/4 ink.

[@franciscourdaneta201]

Keep going, keep going

[@re_animatedabby6791]

Beautiful print! Well done! May I ask why you painted it black before you craved and then cleaned it later? Just curious!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks. It's easier to see the cuts that way

[@re_animatedabby6791]

@@MaaritHanninen Awesome thank u

[@jjjsilva09]

Maravilhoso. Esplendoroso

[@kaeptnkrunch9212]

Your videos are wonderful and inspires me to try Linocut for myself. Thanks also to show the repair technique. But one question, why to you make all the papers wet bevor you print them?

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! I get more even ink that way

[@JumiFam-p4g]

awesome vid! why do you paint the board?!?

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! Painting the block makes it easier to see the cuts

[@mondirapaul]

WOW!! I love your work!! I have chosen to investigate your art-making process for my International Baccalaureate major Visual Arts project. If you don't mind me asking: what kind of paper do you use? I couldnt find any specifics on your website.

[@gabrielleataylor121]

This video is really cool and helpful while I’m learning how to make linocut prints, so thank you for posting it. I have a question: are those Pfeil tool? Do you mind telling me which ones they are?

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks! Yes, Pfeil indeed. Most of them are from the C set

[@dianahabashneh]

This is inspiring, but can i ask why do you paint the block before making the shapes?

[@calliepickering2480]

It's so that she can see what she's cut easier.

[@dianahabashneh]

@@calliepickering2480 thanks🌷

[@claudiofabris2862]

I’ve red some comments, but don’t find the type of black paper uses to print the lino onto... Please, can you tell me where can I fond that especifically one ?? Thank you!

[@DanilaAbramenkovArt]

Looong process to create this) but looks good after all

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you!

[@dokkebis]

Could you tell me what kind of linoleum do you use??? Please~ 🙏

[@MaaritHanninen]

Please see the video description

[@pendulemify]

Is that carbon copy paper you're using to transfer the design over?

[@MaaritHanninen]

It is indeed

[@xAngelxofxDreamsx]

Amazing! I love this print! Can I ask why you wet the paper before printing? I've only ever done this with etchings never with linocuts!

[@maibritton2882]

I think she does it so the ink can adhere better? I want to know what is in the bottle? Water?

[@MaaritHanninen]

It's because of the combination of this type of paper and ink. When using the Cranfield Colours metallic inks on BFK rives paper, I've had major problems with the paper shifting ever so slightly when it goes though the press. Moistening the paper helps the ink to stick to the paper better.

[@MaaritHanninen]

@@maibritton2882 Yes, just water :)

[@stabbystab593]

I have a question! We are doing Linocut printmaking at school, and I am loving it very much (my teacher says that I have a talent for it 😚) and I don't want to stop when the unit is over. Are there any substitute mediums that I can use? that doesn't need a printing press like the one used in the video. because my teachers told me that for that type (and the rubbery one) we need a printing press (btw we are using the same materials as wut ur using). I find printmaking very fun and soothing, with a beautiful outcome 😩

[@MaaritHanninen]

You don't need a press to print with this type of lino. Check maarithanninen.com/pages/faq for more info.

[@stabbystab593]

@@MaaritHanninen thankyou!! I am so happy that i can continue doing this after the unit is over with more freedom

[@FantasticOrangeJuice]

What is the name of the paper that transfers the image? I'm looking to get more into printing and that would be really handy, I just don't know what it's called!

[@MaaritHanninen]

It's called graphite transfer paper. Very useful indeed. You can also make your own by coloring the back side of your sketch with a soft pencil

[@Mandamaker]

Kaunis

[@YearningForArt]

Awesome! Great video! Keep it up! I subscribed and liked, I’m a doodler, hope we can support each other! Thanks!