How I Turn My Paper Scraps Into Lino Prints

It's been a long wish of mine to spend more time drawing and making prints. The past month I did my best to make this wish come true and these are the first results.
Bookbinding leaves behind much paper waste and I've meticulously tried to save each scrap to use for my handmade paper.
Today I'm combining my two favorite pastimes, aside from bookbinding and made some nice paper to print on.
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[@naomil2288]

video: gorgeous art, calming and meditative my brain: mmm paper smoothie

[@rafeverao4105]

Drink up! Very healthy, full of fibre!

[@craftdipper]

@@rafeverao4105 😂

[@bbq-blues8664]

Every time you release a video, I’m blown away... I am truly humbled by your craftsmanship! Well done!

[@ohthatstea]

Really love that you don’t waste paper and recycle it! Eco-conscious craftsmanship is very important, especially in this day and age!

[@annelisezeender7455]

As always, watching you work is so beautiful. Almost meditative. It’s the same kind of feeling I get when watching a tea ceremony or a ballet.

[@RocketChild]

At first I was amazed by the print, but making the paper too!! Incredible

[@Stopan]

Thank you so much! It does make it a bit more special this way.

[@moondive4ever]

Absolutely incredible. These videos are not only relaxing and entertaining, but an incredible view of intimate craftsmanship.

[@fionahannon_art]

Wow, just beautiful and so sat to watch,!!!, 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏

[@janislf7584]

Beauty and precision in minut detail. Your craftsmanship goes beyond anything I've ever seen

[@Stopan]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@dubem1100]

Just in the phase of looking for linocuts ..... I will try with paper ... thanks :-)

[@luisalbertoquirozortiz614]

i was having a confusing morning, your video really help me to relax , thank you

[@christavankan4687]

Beautiful to see you go about creating a lovely and intimate print. Go on!

[@BlakeT87]

You got my sub... this was such a relaxing video - something about the sound of the ink rolling...

[@funnythingsisee2597]

Truly Lovely!

[@ZKETCH42591]

Yaaaaaay printmaking noises!!! i got goosebumps from hearing the roller going through and setting up the ink again. And wow that cardboard shelving you did with the paper is great, i wish i would have known about this channel back in college, something like that would have freed up a lot of time and strain from printing.

[@SVENofKY]

Amazing! Watching you work is very soothing!

[@JoeLercio]

I also did it for the same purpose! But with warm brown paper I "stole" from work wastes. It's wonderful other people do it

[@lisam9233]

You never cease to amaze me. What a brilliant craftsman you are! Thanks for sharing your work and your process.

[@maggiefreeman6513]

That’s beautiful

[@kevinphonan]

Lovely work.

[@agaiths1221]

Nice! You have so many great ideas here! I have tried lino printing on my university and I liked that technique a lot, but would never be able to afford a proper printing press, I was afraid that once I graduated, I wouldn't be able to continue printing! But a bookbinding press is far more affordable, thank you for sharing your process!

[@inana1480]

What a beauty! Such a piece of art! You deserve much more support! I really hope you'll blow up! I've already found one of your videos in my recommendations! I hope a lot of people had this chance too because they definitely are worth to watch! Keep on the good work ✨

[@Stopan]

Thank you so much!

[@bryanl9769]

@@Stopan 👀what color ink was that

[@maryhardman4325]

It is wonderful to see you create such beautiful eco friendly art - thankyou

[@nanajodes8154]

So much patience and work love it

[@karencernan414]

gorgeous! love the imprint made into the paper - totally mesmerized!!

[@robinhere4230]

Beautiful presentation. Thank you for sharing.

[@jadebethj4807]

this entire process is lovely

[@Tara_Dai]

Every thing this man loves is aarte

[@MiriSue]

Love this

[@aaparky7039]

Beautiful craftsmanship, love and happiness.

[@russellstegemann722]

Amazing

[@fruitlessbeast]

Very thoughtful process. Nicely conceived and executed.

[@HaroldRosario]

Satisfying

[@jonanas.mp4]

nothing short of beautiful, well done man! ❤

[@girlmogli]

Inspiring and beautiful, I was completely mesmerised. Thank you.

[@Stopan]

Wow, thank you!

[@Flwr_Chld]

WOW beautiful illustration, I love how this turned out. Convincing me to try linocut :)

[@KayJohnsonArt]

Really beautiful. Thank you.

[@mariaetheridge8343]

Wow! That is gorgeous!!!

[@chopinho65]

So beautiful - outstanding!

[@horiyosi3309]

This video makes me happy

[@animeoner]

A true craftsman.

[@ClaraSaetiz]

I click this video with hight expectartions, but this blows away! so genius!

[@dianasherwood9647]

beautiful Nice work

[@OMEGATEAM473]

Amazing as usual.

[@erickincaid9779]

Dude, I love this so much. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@IshikaShanai]

The dedication you have towards your work always motivates to continue working on my art projects. Currently it's redesigning my website, such a big task. Thank you for the inspiration and for sharing your process with us! :D

[@loswuchos]

speechless

[@danielgray5799]

inspiring!

[@munnaza23]

So so beautiful 👌

[@sky7wisecrystalrain819]

Your work is truly stunning I have loved watching every video you have put out! And have inspired me to further my craft Thank you!

[@cw4608]

Спасибо!

[@rvlucky2909]

I love that press thank you for sharing you have a great day

[@BonnyAndClive]

Love your work 😊💚💚

[@vladpatana]

неймовірно ❤

[@mautillmon]

😍A+

[@JoseMarquez-rm2hg]

Excellent!

[@konstantinoskarasavidis6036]

Wow, looks great. Nice work. Have you thought about publishing your drawings and tooling templates?

[@agyflo286]

Meraviglia! I loved this video from start to finish. How you show the whole process, from making the paper to the final print is so inspiring! Could you please tell us more about the paper making process? How did you get it out of the mould? That is the only bit I don't have clear. Can you use any type of paper, even the one with ink on it? I was wondering if I could use shredded documents.

[@Stopan]

Hello and thank you for the appreciation! I'm not sure if I'm qualified enough to say, as I'm really self taught about all this and just went along with gut feeling. You basically flip the mold onto a wet cloth and lay another wet cloth on top of it. When you get a nice bulk of this, you squeeze the water out and hang everything to dry. I'm not sure about all types of paper. I tried printed paper but some letters were visible after the blending. Also craft/brown packaging paper smells awful when wet and blended, wouldn't recommend at all. Do search around for some tutorials, that's what I did. I'm sure you'll find all sorts of helpful info. All the best!

[@Dean-rs2nt]

Stopan how do you lay out the soggy paper into sheets after you strain it ? Is there something im not seeing on that strainer like a pull out frame that the soggy paper slides off on to the floor ??

[@andreastewart5722]

Awesome

[@jarlsoars1150]

Superbly done! I have to ask about what is the make and model of the press you're using here?? Thanks.

[@jonnabentekjr6664]

🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@azrielbaz]

First, just found your videos and love them. Second is your book press a homemade one, and if so do you have a video on it?

[@Stopan]

I'm afraid not. It's purchased from a seller in the UK. You can search for it, it's a a ROBERTBUILT Model 4.

[@moodyorangez]

Great video!! really cool art, what’s the name of the press you used? Ive never seen one like that before

[@a.r.3742]

So cool! I print a lot, and this is a way to up-cycle the paper instead of tossing it. The prints are beautiful. I love the color and texture. I've never seen a linoleum (?) block in that color. Did you tone the block yourself? And if not, what brand is it?

[@claireneely9199]

You make such epic things people don't need to tell you, but you get it lol. I hope to buy something from you, send you some $ for materials. I had messaged you about a dip pen (in a way) and you said it would be difficult but almost impossible. I know it's basically impossible and won't work BUT, I'm covering an American wooden skewer ( like kababs) in wax so I can carve a line down the center connecting a hole above it. I understand that many pens have ways to hold ink + not absorb it, which is why I'm thinking wax . ... I'm just broke and want a half wood " pen' lol.... I have feathers for quills but they need cleaning??? I'm still learning about this subject

[@joec8079]

Thank you for this, a few questions about your process: I've recently gotteninto lino printing and hand made paper in the past so figured this would be a great marriage. However, upon trying to print lino onto the handmade paper, the ink doesnt want to fully "stick" into the paper itself. Watching your video I use the exact same process with just water, pulp, and mould/deckle. I've tried several external sizing additives like starch, gelatin, etc to no success, which is leading me to believe that its because i'm using water-based printing ink (Speedball). Is the ink you use oilbased/water soluble or water based and do you use any binder to your pulp mix? Thanks a bunch.

[@andreyborzov3095]

Класс!! А ты клей добавляешь в мокрую папье-маше?

[@Turgon92]

You used to do it with a press,that must have taken ages.. Glad you now have a specialized one! Quick question,can one use paper with ink on it? Will it mess up the pH or the colour of the end result? i got too much and i dont want to just throw it away

[@Turgon92]

btw i still have the Boyan lino on my sight,i will find a way to purchase this bad boy. I see i still have time left,good

[@Stopan]

Sometimes I prefer the old press. The new little one is very uncomfortable, regardless if its quicker. My hands and back usually hurt a lot after using it. It's okay for a few prints but if you're making 100 or more, it really takes a tool on the body. The screw press is slow but it makes a better print and you don't feel 90 years old after 100 prints.

[@themovingdance2744]

What was the frame you used? Such a great idea…..to teach children too. I love Lino cut printing …tried it on my own at home last year and it was fun and obsessive.

[@rissa_mariposa]

how do you get the paper so flat?

[@2010ig]

what type of paint?

[@swfotography]

I just want to see a build video about your press! Did you build or make this?

[@Stopan]

Sorry, Shawn but I didn't build the press. I have nor the skills, nor the equipment to execute such a task. It's a ROBERTBUILT Model 4 press and I found it on eBay a few years ago.

[@KRMR75]

Wooooooooow

[@jennglow4647]

😃

[@MONTRIAD]

🥰

[@user-sb2op9oo5c]

HI from people of Afganistan!!! What you did that brother ?! We need your texnologhi to did a book for our shcholl.. If yoy have time wright mi please:)

[@skacelia2036]

太喜欢您的视频了～作品都非常可爱精致！希望我也可以像您一样静下心来做自己的作品～♪(´∪`●)ゝ

[@aleks.aprilova]

Харесвам креативни млади хора. Попаднах случайно на канала ти в търсене на муза. Та в случая в това видео: не става ли хартията с различна двбелина напарвена по този начин? Чудех се дали няма да е с еднаква дебелина, ако е излята на "порции" директно в рамката? Поздрави! :)

[@kleinaca1]

Looks very nice and sharp ^^ ordered one.. however the pencil scribbles on the front ruin it a little bit for me personally. Maybe put it on the back?

[@creativespace3077]

Dude, that adds value because people know that there are only a few in existence and they have one of them. This is how artists increase sales and the worth of their goods.

[@SadKoiz]

This is more or less just how printmakers professionally sigh and edition their work