New "Ember" Journals and First Tries with Lino Printing

[@bbq-blues8664]

If you are thinking about a commission... I can assure you, Stopan will work with you to get every last detail worked out. I couldn’t believe his attention to my needs, and his suggestions in relation to my wants... A true master who loves his craft... a real pleasure to work with! A+++ 👍🏻

[@Stopan]

Such a kind gesture, Eric! Best regards from me and my dad!

[@danielrowsey7667]

It is always a treat to see a new video. I love watching and hearing about your processes :)!

[@Stopan]

Always glad to hear your thoughts, Daniel!

[@charleshuggins7072]

The sketch book is beatiful come on my friend you are artist of unexceptional art never say that .Your work is revered.

[@IchigoDeFolie]

I'm out of things to say but I'm here for emotional support, so great job! Keep up the good work!

[@jibidneary2212]

Your books are outstanding as always - but who knew you had such a lovely speaking voice too - love your accent and it was so nice to hear your thought processes. I did the same thing with my letters in my first print lol. Your sketchbook is gorgeous!

[@yayaglass]

I'd love to see a video all about the Gilding process, from a complete beginner's perspective. There is a lot of information out there, but often contradictory in terms of supplies, and the process, heat or no heat, etc. Loved seeing the Lino process, my daughter created some great panels as a teen, I've been holding onto them for years, and this reminded me, I'll use them! Thanks, Stopan, beautiful work, as usual! Karen

[@casualdane5028]

Hi! Love your work... have you considered showing the process of your handmade paper? Would love to see it!

[@hannanovan6347]

I think i saw some process posted on Stopan's instagram

[@hannanovan6347]

Yes here it is instagram.com/stories/highlights/17895405331393256/

[@casualdane5028]

@@hannanovan6347 Awesome, thank you very much! :D

[@jadebethj4807]

i want to try lino printing!

[@grimtt]

I totally think that an “Absolutely Ugly Sketchbook “ could be a new product line! 😊 (seriously, it has its own beauty!)

[@lightforlittles9350]

Yay! New video ☺️ thank you!!!

[@MyDearCharlie]

Beautiful work yet again 😍

[@gristlevonraben]

Very cool drawings!

[@florapopom]

Hi! Your notebooks are amazing!! Could you tell me what you use to make the gold stick and stay on the leather? If I remember correctly you said in a previous video that you don't heat you tools when you apply the gold.

[@clawtooth35]

I get a weird bit of regional pride seeing people to lino printing since I've lived for most of my life in the former world centre for linoleum production. Side note - I've always wondered with you and other artists projects with gold or silver leaf: what do you do with the excess? Is there some way to recycle it?

[@Stopan]

I'm just delving into lino printing but so far, I love that there is no grain and you can concentrate on carving, regardless of direction. As for the gold, that's why I use that rubber. After a fair amount has been collected, the rubber can be burned out, leaving only the gold to be recycled. It will take some time, as it's a really fine leaf, only a few microns thick. My dad works with a lot more mass and each month he melts around 10 grams of dust to use again. It's a really good idea to collect the excess and I imagine most craftsmen do their best.

[@shyrabenson9320]

What's the name of the tool used at 8:21 to make a straight line? P.s. Your books are all incredibly beautiful

[@Stopan]

Thank you, Shyra! The tool is called a line pallet. This particular one is a multi tool from a Greek master toolmaker and bookbinder. I'll send you the link here: koutsipetsidis.wordpress.com/2012/01/11/bookbinding-finishing-multitool-%CE%B2%CE%B9%CE%B2%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%BF%CE%B4%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C-%CF%80%CE%BF%CE%BB%CF%85%CE%B5%CF%81%CE%B3%CE%B1%CE%BB%CE%B5%CE%AF%CE%BF-%CE%B4%CE%B9/

[@shyrabenson9320]

@@Stopan thanks so much!

[@user-ni3fv1oc3s]

красивые книги и музыка) что за музыка играет?

[@golubev_mikhail]

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[@RizkyRamadhan-wd8wd]

first watch !!!

[@Stopan]

Congrats!

[@jimmeridda]

Really like the designs Stopan.