Relief Printmaking Demonstration - Four Color Reduction Linocut Print without a Press

[@nattykep]

first linocut video i've seen where the artist takes care to make the process repeatable and properly registered, even down to labelling the color recipe. neat, professional, awesome. great teacher, thanks

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks for that generous feedback!

[@JoshFlorii]

This is a beautiful and organic linocut. Very inspiring

[@artistictype7292]

Thank you for this video - so clear. The finished product is a delight. Valuable visualization tip. With this one, and other videos your range is impressive.

[@bdelpesco]

Artistic Type Hi Artistic, thanks very much for taking the time to leave feedback... and such NICE commentary! I’m glad you found the demo valuable, and I hope your linocut experiments are fun and fruitful.

[@catsinsummer]

Hi! Thank you so much for this video -- my art professor may shoot it down, but I worked on designing a two-color print! I've been goofing around making small prints and stamps since I was maybe sixteen or seventeen, but it's nice to see a demonstration from someone who knows what they're doing! Good luck with your future work.

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks,@ellernock! I hope you make a ton of them, so you can share your process & help me spread the love! :) Good luck!

[@catsinsummer]

Belinda Del Pesco Here's some pictures of all the finished prints (on my kitchen table...) and a close-up on one of the ones I liked best. I didn't mind the registration errors so much as they got the unstable mood of the poem I made them for across. Thanks for the reply :o imgur.com/a/H7TH8

[@bdelpesco]

ellernock - Great Job! They look powerful, and bold and full of life! Bravo! Thanks for sharing! What're you carving next?

[@catsinsummer]

Belinda Del Pesco I dunno! I haven't been able to do much design work since I'm busy with a couple 10-page papers, but hopefully I'll have enough time over break to make something.

[@steveputnam6943]

Have been drawing and painting for years, but just starting my second linocut. Thanks for the helpful video and information in the comment section.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi there +Steve Putnam - welcome to printmaking! Isn't it great!? Good luck with your adventures, and if you have any questions while you're at it, feel free to post them here.

[@magnoliaweathershield443]

So very clear and succinct. I had not heard before about using tracing paper and colored pencil to plan the process. Thank you very much for this video.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Magnolia! Thanks for letting me know the tips were useful! 🤓 Happy printmaking to you!

[@brobrink2]

it was great to see you in Little Italy this afternoon. thank you for your clear videos. my son and i will watch them all! :) you are very kind!

[@bdelpesco]

Hi there! It was lovely to meet you at the artwalk, and I'm glad you're enjoying the video tutorials! I hope they encourage you and your son to experiment with all sorts of new printmaking adventures! Don't be shy if you have any questions. :)

[@michelewalters732]

Fantastic Demo! Great information, exceptionally thorough and timely, I needed a refresher and this was perfect!!

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks for visiting, Michele! I'm glad the video was helpful, and I hope your re-entry into printmaking becomes a lasting endeavor!

[@judithsandala8901]

Thank you for your generosity in showing us your beautiful work. Your tutorials are clear and easy to follow.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Judith! Thanks very much for your kind comment. I'm glad the material is helpful to you. Stop by and ask questions any time. :)

[@nickdunbar2967]

Thanks again Belinda. I'm working my way through all of your vids. You have a good style of presentation.

[@bdelpesco]

Wow, Nick, thanks for the vote of confidence. I'm glad these tutorials make sense to you. I'm sending barrels of good luck for your next printmaking adventures! :)

[@roxiecastro8764]

Thanks!

[@bdelpesco]

Hi, Roxie! 👍🏽

[@LittleCherryHill]

I'm an absolute beginner in printmaking with lino. I hope to do reduction printing down the track and the little cardboard jig you made for the lino plate is brilliant! Thank you for sharing!!

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Little Cherry Hill, thanks for stopping by. I will be posting a simple reduction linocut after the holidays, so keep carving & printing, and we'll meet&make then!

[@HannahConeArt]

This is now the third semester I have shown this to my Art 1 high school students to help introduce reduction linocuts here in Korea. I love how well you explain everything and give such wonderful tips! Just wanted to say thank you so much!

[@bdelpesco]

+Hannah Cone - you just made my day! Thanks so much for stoping by to let me know. I'm so glad the instructions work for your classroom, and I hope your students are thrilled with the results of your teaching! Happy printing!

[@HannahConeArt]

+Belinda Del Pesco We'll see how everything goes with this group but I am sure they will do great! I wanted to ask you...on your Etsy shop you have so many beautiful works of art, and I particularly love your line work in your linocuts. They also have such lovely and subtle color! Do you do reduction prints of these as well, or are they colored with watercolor afterward? I'm talking about your pieces like this: www.etsy.com/listing/78257420/original-linocut-music-swing-band?ref=shop_home_active_8 Do you use oil-based inks and then color them afterward? I've never thought of trying this but the results are wonderful! Thanks for your responses! :)

[@bdelpesco]

Good morning, +Hannah Cone ! Thanks for your kind comment. :) The linocut you linked to was painted with watercolor after the ink dried. It's a lovely way to add color to an edition, and vary the color choices on each print. I use Akua inks, which are soy-based, and clean up with water. Once they're dry, you can paint on them, since they don't re-wet - a big plus for adding other wet media like watercolor. Colored pencil works too, if your class is using inks that do re-wet after drying. Here is an example of colored pencil on a linocut from my blog: www.belindadelpesco.com/2016/09/linocut-2.html You can search for more ideas for your students by keyword: linocut, monotype, colored pencil, etc. Happy printing!

[@shahidaabraham1327]

All your videos are wonderful,very well explained, thank you.

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I hope you'll be carving, inking and printing soon! :)

[@negindesigns]

I'm really enjoying your demonstrations. Thanks so much for sharing your techniques! I've picked up some really helpful tips!!

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Negin - I'm glad the videos are useful to you. Thanks for the feedback. :) Happy printing!

[@TheStockwell]

You're brilliant. My new hero! This is pretty much a flawless presentation. No - thank YOU!

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks, TheStockwell !!! Brilliant, flawless and hero all in the same message? You're my new best pal. :) Happy printing!

[@TheStockwell]

Belinda Del Pesco I've been an accomplished painter-illustrator for decades. I've wanted to get into prints for a long time. There are a lot of KZbin videos on the subject, but yours had the sort of polish that comes from this not being something cool you just learned how to do. "Golly!," I though, "Belinda Del Pesco's got all the angles figured out!" I'll send you my first linocut when I've got a stack of them ready. It'll be a landscape - I'm in Vermont and there's a lake a short walk away. I can't stop using it as a subject/obsession.

[@bdelpesco]

TheStockwell - I love the word Golly. And I can't wait to see your lake as a print. Where will you post it? Blog? Web site? Do tell.....

[@TheStockwell]

Belinda Del Pesco I'm happy to say I'm now in a class with Hokusai, Albrecht Dürer, Kollwitz, and you. I played it safe this first time out. I put the lake scene aside (to detailed for a newcomer just learning how the tools work) and did a portrait of Beethoven (his birthday is coming up and I've a friend - a Beethoven collector - who could always use more). I might show the print in its various stages on my tumblr page. The best part was having a room full of prints, 8 x 10s, hanging up in my studio like laundry. I learned the cutting and carving goes quite quickly and how black ink is thicker than other colours. It has to be, of course. I was going to be very conservative in my cutting but found myself ignoring my careful sketches and loosening up, based on what I saw as I got immersed in the process. One of your other videos showed a cat trying to help out. I couldn't get mine to. Considering I didn't have access to a "linocat" like yours, I did very well. Out of 21 prints, there were very few duds. No - thank YOU.

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Great video thank you. Great tip about practising with tracing paper.

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks for the feedback, Maggie… I’m glad you liked the tip. Happy printmaking!

[@JohnAndrew1010]

Awesome and inspiring. Keep up the great art and the wonderful videos!

[@bdelpesco]

Thank you, John! I’m so glad you found the tutorial encouraging! Share a link to your results here if you want to. 🙏🏽😁

[@dadstang03]

Thanks, Belinda. I have seen all of the fantastic reduction linocuts on facebook linocut friends, and I would like to try printing them. I usually print one color and hand-color different areas. I just need to start small and simple! Good tutorial.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Judy - it sounds like you already have experience, so you should catch on right away. It all comes down to planning it out, step by step. Good luck, and let us know if you have any questions!

[@bdelpesco]

Oh, and in case you didnt see it, there are other reduction linocut tutorials on this channel, like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnOXpYewnrahhsU I hope you find useful tips and tricks here and there. :)

[@jbrisson1]

Great video Belinda!

[@bdelpesco]

Hi John! Thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you liked it. Happy Art-making!

[@MitzyGale]

Lots of useful information. Thanks a lot!

[@Avoxtar]

Great tips! Thank you for sharing. Loved your print!

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks for leaving a nice comment!

[@taittems]

I loved this video but will have to watch it more than once to absorb it all! I do wood cut and linocut, but have never done a reduction print and am a little afraid.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Mary, Thanks for your feedback. I know it can be challenging to get your head around the process, but if you do a little planning (layers of tracing paper) and stick with a simple design, and maybe just three colors, you'll make a great print. If you get stuck, come back and leave your questions here. You got this!

[@TheErikaNelson]

Very informative! Love the artwork

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks for stopping by! :)

[@earth2becky]

What great information! Thank you.

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks for the feedback, Kevin! Happy printing!

[@susanfield2444]

Really inspirational.

[@suewhalen6414]

Thanks!! Very helpful and clear.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Sue! Thanks for the feedback - I hope your creative adventures are fun!

[@teresamoretti]

Kind of you to sharer- you have inspired me, thank you.

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks for letting me know, Teresa, and welcome! Give it a whirl and come back here to let us know if you have any questions. Happy printing!

[@Lauragld]

So helpful...thanks so much! ❤️

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Laura - I’m glad it works for you! Happy printing!

[@francescalero6078]

thank you so much!! this is a great video!

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks for stopping by to take a look, Frances! :)

[@cerealsilk]

Belinda, when you show us the print at the 2:40 point in the tutorial it seems like it's not just the blue color. Is that because the sharpie has transferred to your paper?

[@bdelpesco]

Hi cerealsilk, Yes, the plate is sealed with Minwax after I laid the drawing in with the sharpie, but the pigments bleed up through the minwax when the Akua Ink is pressed to them. It doesn't hurt anything, since all of the passages with sharpie will be covered with ink eventually, but you could avoid that by laying in your under-drawing with pencil instead, and sealing that in with minwax. Good question. :)

[@oneriver25]

Which minwax product do you use? The paste finish wax? Or some kind of stain?

[@bdelpesco]

Hi oneriver25, All supplies used in each video are listed with links in the show more section just under the video window. On this block, I used Minwax 1/2 pint Special Walnut Wood Finish amzn.to/1kMn5Qv Good luck printing!

[@patriciapettigrew1102]

Thank you for so generously sharing your expertise and talent in all these videos! I'm hoping you can clarify something that is confusing me... In the first printing, which is light blue, when you pull the print off the block the whole image appears to be there; tree, rabbits, etc, when I was expecting to see just blue and white. Was that first pull actually a later printing? Thanks!

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Patricia, Even though the plate was sealed with minwax, the sharpie drawing underneath the sealer bled thru and printed on the paper in that first ink transfer. The soy oils and suspension ingredients in the ink "re-wet" the sharpie ink and it transferred to the paper. Since that single bunny & tree-shaped mass was planned to be the last (and darkest) color added to the print, it will be covered with ink in the last printing and the sharpie stain won't show. I'm sorry that's confusing. I'll reshoot this process with a pencil under drawing so it doesn't bleed through one of these days. Thanks for your compliment! :)

[@lindsaytowns3641]

Thank you so much for this! I never considered using one block to do it all- I thought I'd have to carve and line up one block for each color pass, which would be a real pain. I'll definitely be trying this method, thank you. Dampening the paper before printing is a great idea too. Does it receive the ink better that way?

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Lindsay, You can find all sorts of tips and tricks related to reduction relief prints by searching online. Also, be sure to look at the work of Maine printmaker Sheri York; her bird prints are mostly reduction linocuts and they're outstanding. As for spritzing the paper - this will depend on which paper you use. If you find that your ink isn't covering the paper completely - or you're getting a snowy, stippled effect - try spritzing (lightly) to soften the paper, so your rubbing will push the damp/more flexible pulp into the ink. Have fun!

[@Lauragld]

How long do I need to let each color dry before adding the following layer? I am using Caligo Washable Inks. Thanks for this wonderful demonstration.All the best, Laura

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Laura, Both Akua and Caligo inks are oil-based, without dryers, and water-wash-up. They dry by absorption into your paper - not air exposure - so drying time will depend on the thickness of your application (go thin), the humidity in your art-making space, and the paper you’re using. Paper without sizing is best, so there are little to no barriers to absorption. My prints are dry the next day when I use Arches88, Arnhem1618, BFK Rives and Arches Cover. Have fun!

[@lesliebarnes7157]

Great video. Where do I find a list of the brand of carving tools and inks that you use? Many thanks!

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Leslie, Thanks so much for the nice comment. All supplies for every video are listed (with links) in the *Show More* gray text link just under the video window (if you're on a desk top computer). If you're watching from a mobil device, there is a little upside-down triangle to the right of the title, just beneath the video window. Click that, and it will expand all the text associated with the video. I hope that helps! :)

[@ByrneBros]

Really helpful, thank you

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Gerry, Thanks - I hope you have great success in your printmaking adventures.

[@kristinag.5980]

Hi, thank you for the video! I have one question - after you printed the first color there is a "shadow" of the tree on the paper - why is that?

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Kristina, I'm glad you liked the video. The tree shadow in the background was blocked in with a sharpie magic marker. Even though the plate was sealed with minwax, the sharpie pigment bled into the minwax. When the ink was rolled onto the plate, the soy oils and suspension ingredients in the ink "re-wet" the sharpie ink and it transferred to the paper. Since that mass was planned to be the last (and darkest) color added to the print, it didn't matter. But the moral is: don't use a sharpie in areas you want to print in light or transparent inks. :)

[@kristinag.5980]

I thought something like that has occurred, but best to ask the maker ;) Thank you for the answer! Hope to try reduction linocut soon :) Best!

[@bdelpesco]

Excellent! Come back and let us know how it turned out when you make your first reduction linocut!

[@kathrynault1439]

Hi, This is a great overview. What kind of paper are you using for this print? It looks pretty heavy, like a Western paper?

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Kathryn, I printed this edition on Rives BFK, and Arches cover. Can you get those brands where you live?

[@hollyburns4665]

Hi Belinda, what do you use for cleaning the ink from the linoleum? Mineral spirits?

[@bdelpesco]

Hi holly burns - are you using Akua ink on unmounted linoleum? I use a lysol or a baby wipe (they clean akua inks beautifully!), or a paper towel with a teeny drop of dawn dish soap and less than a teaspoon of water (on the paper towel, not the block itself). Either way, be careful not to wet the burlap on the back of the linoleum, because it shrinks like crazy and it'll curl your plate.

[@pauldillon5132]

What are you using to create transparent ink? in addition, what are the ratios of ink to transparent base for creating transparent ink in this tutorial?

[@bdelpesco]

+Paul Dillon Hi there! All the supplies for each video are listed in the 'Show More' section under the video window; you have to click 'show more' to open that section. I used a dollop of Akua Intaglio Transparent Base with a drop of Akua ink for color, and then Mag Mix added (50/50 to the transparent base) to thicken the ink. You can see the transparent base here: amzn.to/1PnxiV5 The label has changed since I made the video but it's the same stuff.

[@rankoajdinovic]

Hi Belinda, can i make drypoint (one colour) in way like this, without press. Is there more alternative ways? Thanks

[@bdelpesco]

Ranko Ajdinović - Thanks for your comment. You can make a drypoint in one color by carefully rubbing with the back of your paper with a metal spoon, using a good amount of pressure, and small, circular movements till you've pressed the paper into all of your incised lines to collect the ink. It's a long, slow process, but it can be done with patience. With drypoint, using a press is a much better option, in my opinion. :)

[@rankoajdinovic]

Belinda Del Pesco Thanks. Yes i belive that press is better option, but for me its hard to find it at the moment. So how much prints can you make with one stencil? Do you make water marks on your warks?

[@bdelpesco]

Ranko Ajdinović - I keep my editions small - 3-15 or so. But you can probably get up to 20-30 if you're careful with wiping and rubbing down details of the line work. By watermarks, do you mean title, edition number and signature? if so, yes, I add that to each print.

[@rankoajdinovic]

Does it depends on type of surface? Can you make more prints if your stencil is from copper or zinc?

[@bdelpesco]

Ranko Ajdinović - copper is probably best for a larger edition, but just like with plexi and zinc, each time you print, you'll be flattening the burr kicked up by your engraving needle, so you might have to go back in and incise more line work. I have a friend who makes 100 prints from plexi - he just re-engraves the line work as needed. :)

[@hollyburns4665]

Hi Belinda, are you using speedball printing inks or acrylics for color? (I can't seem to find the supplies list here..?) Thanks! Great video by the way - very helpful! And beautiful image too :)

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Holly, Thanks! All the supplies are listed just under the video window in the description box. Look for a text link that says "show more". Click that to open the whole kit&kaboodle. :) For this linocut, I'm using Akua water-based inks (now owned by Speedball), made transparent with Akua transparent base & Akua mag mix (thickener) 50/50, with just a dab of ink. Let me know if you have any other questions. More videos on the way! :)

[@scotthendersonart]

I don't know if you mentioned this in the video, but about how many do you print vs. how many are sellable or meet your approval in the end?

[@bdelpesco]

Hi +Scott Henderson - I printed 18 of this Rabbit Meadow linocut, and salvaged 12 that were good enough to sell. So, yes, pad your expectations on the edition, and if you have more colors or complexity in the block, go even higher in the initial number of prints to leave room for errors. :) Printmaking is always full of surprises, but that's half the fun, right?

[@scotthendersonart]

+Belinda Del Pesco Thanks for the reply - I never know what a run should be and I either try to print way too many or not enough. It's nice to know what other artists are doing!

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Scott Henderson - I bet you'd find the full spectrum - from 150 prints down to 3. I aim for smaller editions - usually between 5-15 with a few exceptions here and there. I'm usually anxious to get to the next project, and that vetos large editioning. So, whatever feels right for you. Good luck with your prints!

[@Caspirius]

After finishing these series, the linocut can only produce nothing but the tree correct? and so you cannot recreate more of these prints?

[@bdelpesco]

Yes, +Minh “Caspirius” Hoang - that is correct. You're using one plate to print many colors, but after each color is printed, that section of the block is removed. This is the reason you have to print your full edition (with extras to leave room for errors along the way) with the first color, because that part of the block will be carved away. The 2nd color is inked and printed on top of the 1st color, and then that one is carved away too. And so it continues until all you have left is a little tree. :)

[@jakegoldwasser]

This is a great video! Love it. The mag mix gave me a little trouble - it was very hard to blend it, and it gave me a super sticky bubble-gum mix. Is that definitely necessary? Also, are you using a fresh few milliliters of ink for each registration? I found myself going through ink quickly, and my block was getting a little clogged. Finally, which paper did you use? Keep the videos coming!!

[@bdelpesco]

Hi there Jake! Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback! On the magmix, I use a putty knife/spatula to squash the ink and mag mix together till it's smooth. What did you use to blend the two? MagMix isn't necessary, per se, but it helps add body to the ink, so it gives a crisper boundary edge on detailed passages. Try printing the ink straight up, and see how it works for you. I didn't use a lot of ink on this print, since my block was tiny. How large is your block? My block didn't get "clogged" but after 12-15 prints using mag mix, I find that it coats the block, and the surface I was rolling the ink out on, so I cleaned the block, and used a spatula to scrape and add to and mix the ink on my roll-out surface to freshen it up now and then. The paper is BFK Rives lightweight Gray for this print. You can find more details on supplies in the Show More section under each video. There's also more on my blog: bit.ly/BelindasBlog :)

[@hollyburns4665]

For some reason my ink consistency was way off. Much too wet. What is the function of the mag mix and the base to be added to the ink?

[@bdelpesco]

Hi holly burns - The mag mix is a thickener, and the transparent base makes the pigment transparent/lighter. For this linocut, and most of the relief work I do, I want transparent color, 1) so the light paper is illuminating the pigments from underneath, and 2) so I can layer a yellow over a blue to get a green, etc. I start with a dollop of Akua transparent base & the same amount of Akua mag mix (thickener) 50/50. This makes a thick paste that appears opaque (but its clear). To that, I add a *drop* of whatever base color I'm using, and than another drop of whatever mix color I'm adding, to get the shade I'm looking for. The ink straight out of the can is pretty loose, and VERY pigmented, so it's great for coverage, but not transparent. I recommend the mag mix to adjust the thickness & viscosity, at the very least. What did you mix your ink with?

[@VanNguyen-lh9ok]

Hi Belinda, This maybe a stupid question, but i'm just wondering how the sharpie ink after being left overnight is still printed on paper, despite of multiple times you have done ? Is it because of the min-wax ? or it's just the nature of sharpie marker ?

[@bdelpesco]

Van Nguyen the sharpie ink mixes with the minwax when it's applied to the plate, and then again with the akua ink (soy based) rolled over the plate, so it will continue to leave a ghost image on each print. But, it doesn't matter, because that transfer will be covered with the last passes of akua ink as the plate is carved & printed over the ghosting.

[@hollyburns4665]

Whoops! Missed a step! :/ I already made my drawing. Is it too late to add the min-wax? If so, will it make a huge difference in my finished print?

[@bdelpesco]

@holly, you didn't miss a step - you don't *have* to use the minwax... but if you do, it should go On Top of the drawing, so you're all good. It 1) seals the drawing so it won't wipe away if you're cleaning ink from the plate after test prints and you have more to carve, and 2) it smooths tiny imperfections on the surface of the plate, and 3) the sealed plate releases ink a little more effectively. You should be A-Okay! :)

[@Modzelevskij]

Thanks, now I, with your help, have found this name of the instrument: "speedball Baren"

[@bdelpesco]

Yes, the speedball baren is available on amazon. Good luck getting and using one!

[@jimspatz9211]

really, really helpful!! thanks belinda.\

[@bdelpesco]

You're welcome, Jim! I'm glad you found it useful. If you come up with any road blocks or questions, don't be afraid to post them here. Happy printing!

[@hannahkarl4559]

Why do you have to sand the lino before you begin?

[@bdelpesco]

Hello Hannah - you don’t *have* to, but when you do, the sandpaper removes any blemishes that occurred during the manufacturing, shipping and retail journey. Also - the grit on the sandpaper removes the protective coating applied to the lino during manufacturing, which helps printmaking ink adhere to the material without beading up.

[@williammedford6031]

Thank you for this presentation, very helpful. I also enjoyed looking at more of your work on etsy. One small thing: If possible, it would be helpful if you slowed down and zoomed in a bit more on the work between cutting and inking. It seems to go by rather quickly. Thank you again.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi William, Thanks for the feedback. The "quickly" part is deliberate, to save you from hours of carving. :) I do have some close up carving and inking videos in the works, and I'll post them soon. In the meantime this video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/m36pqqWdjcZgabM) shows some tips for set up and carving techniques (for lino) that you might find helpful. Thanks again for the feedback.

[@noobyMQ]

thank you for you video .well explained. : )

[@bdelpesco]

Thanks for visiting, +Monica Quarto - Good luck with your printmaking!

[@daisy3690]

wow very beautiful result ty for sharimg

[@bdelpesco]

daisy3690 Thanks for the compliment! Happy Art-making!

[@leslyschannel3915]

Hello Belinda, Another fantastic video! I had been dithering over buying an etching press, but have now invested (partly thanks to your enthusiasm). I must now sort the space for the little beastie, thus no artworks! Your work is lovely, your videos succinct and 'on point'. If you have my email address, please send your postal address. I would like to send you one of my efforts when finished in appreciation. Thank you.

[@bdelpesco]

Hi Lesly, Thanks for the nice comments and the encouragement. I'm glad you;re getting a press. I remember the excitement while waiting for mine to arrive, and I wish you all the best in your plans for future printmaking projects! Thanks also for your offer of sharing results. I don't have your email addy - is it posted somewhere?

[@ShadyPanda]

I was only thrown off in the beginning because your sharpie marks were transferring onto the print.

[@bdelpesco]

Haha! Yes, Janet - the sharpie ink bled through, but it didn't matter, because each of those shapes would be inked and printed by the end of the process, covering the remaining faint sharpie marks. Whew!

[@daisy3690]

Class assignment in printmaking class to know contemporary artist I like and speak about their work and such. Do you mind if I choose you?

[@bdelpesco]

Hi daisy3690 - Sure! I'd be delighted to help. Let me know what you need, and let's get you an A+ for your assignment!

[@nachtschimmen]

[hilarious - yesterday first KZbin suggestion was your film on printing on mylar drafting paper... the second one one called "DuPont - the most evil company in the world"... Like, really!]

[@bdelpesco]

The algorithm has a sassy sense of humor. 👌🏽

[@nachtschimmen]

@@bdelpesco Indeed! In the meantime I've got printable transparency sheets which could well be mylar but anyway are definitely engravable; I've stuck them to perspex sheets but after I've copied them I'm planning to engrave the image directly into the transparency. I'd be happy if it works half as well as drafting paper. By the way I've got a genuinely funny story about conveniently 'snapping off' sheets of perspex that I learned from your film. Needless to say, it didn't turn out too well. Let me know if you'd like to hear it.