Tutorial : Block Printing Basics - Carving the Block

[@jaytemplin9364]

Thanks for this video! It’s nice to see that I’m not the only one who has trouble finessing the blades on the Speedball cutter!

[@Stitchinpost]

Ha! All of us newbies seem to struggle with many of the same issues. Val makes it look so easy.

[@kellibailey9892]

Thank you ! Love the detail of your instructions...and you coffee mug!!!

[@nancybuzzard2079]

Was looking for stamp carving instruction and couldn’t help watching yours. I worked at the Stitchin’ Post, oh so many years ago and it was one of my fondest memories. Also cannot help but notice your striking resemblance to your mother. Thanks for the video and a fond memory of the store.♥️

[@Stitchinpost]

You are so welcome! Nice to hear from you Nancy.

[@CatitoMel]

So basically you can do design with pen directly on lino without tracing it first?

[@Stitchinpost]

Yes, but you won't be able to erase/make corrections

[@ketybagwalla]

Hello Valori, loved the way you explained everything so very well in detail. However, would love to know how you fix the 'colors' on the piece you have worked on, especially if they are items which need to be washed (e.g. bedspreads, table linen etc.). Many thanks.

[@Stitchinpost]

Hi Kety, The ink needs to cure for a week then you can wash as usual.

[@ketybagwalla]

@@Stitchinpost Thank you Valori. By curing you mean set the colors. So leave it as is for a week after block printing project is complete and then wash - washing machine is fine? Also does the finished project need to be ironed (front or reverse?) before putting it to wash..

[@meenuvasan5775]

Hi, I am from India. And my birth place is Jaipur which are famous for block printing using vegetable dyes as well as chemical dyes. To fix the colors, the first time you wash, soak it into one tablespoon of salt into two litres of water. You can first try it with a rough piece of cloth. Try it.

[@ketybagwalla]

@@meenuvasan5775 Thank you Meenu. Presume it will be the same process fixing process if using block printing water soluble inks out of tubes (chemical dyes?)

[@neilmyersart]

Thanks for sharing this! I’m an oil painter interested in trying this technique. This is a very helpful video !

[@Stitchinpost]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elizabethprior414]

I just carved a 3x4” block. It seems floppy. Should I mount it on something?

[@Stitchinpost]

No need to mount it.

[@ChronicleClicker]

Thank for posting :)

[@SpiritHeartsSong]

💗

[@walterhynson2898]

use a cigar box top to hold the rubber mat when carving : if you slip the knife hits the edge of the box not your hand.

[@Stitchinpost]

Thanks for the idea!

[@DeborahReynoldsForestEdgeHoney]

This is so cool! Thanks for the tutorial. Curious.. are you a lefty like me? I’m always looking to see how to do things left handed.

[@Stitchinpost]

Yes, Val is a lefty. Jackie, who does a lot of our quilting videos, is also a lefty.

[@nannon4189]

Hi Where can I buy these two tools and block 😊

[@Stitchinpost]

Links to all products used are in the description.

[@bettinade6831]

I like your video and I would love to see your first print with your new carved block! ❤

[@Stitchinpost]

Thanks! I'll ask Val.

[@carrolcoulter]

Thank you

[@BrynWright-f6e]

A very easy video to follow and understand thank you, Bryn

[@Stitchinpost]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HonestlyAnnaFun]

Use scissors cut out final carving into circle?

[@Stitchinpost]

Yes! You can use scissors or an exacto knife.

[@HonestlyAnnaFun]

@@Stitchinpost Thank you lots!

[@heliasangari256]

💝💝💝

[@amethystgem660]

What is that plink block called...I would like to try one too.

[@Stitchinpost]

It's Speedy Carve, you can find it here stitchinpost.com/speedy-carve-4x6-block-for-speedball .

[@amethystgem660]

@@Stitchinpost thank you 👍

[@bethfitzmaurice1086]

It’s called Lino

[@Anamikaajsharma-ly9rj]

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[@mariarosariopimenta9674]

Thank you!

[@Stitchinpost]

You're welcome!

[@christennastamm6002]

So...I enjoyed your demo and tips to safely creating a carved block. Thank's :)

[@susyboyer9764]

Great video Valori. Say again what the block was called or made of? Would we find these things at an art store such as, Blick or? Thanks again, I'm a retired offset printer and I love all things printing. Ok, just clicked on your link and learned a bunch.

[@Stitchinpost]

Hi Susy, The blocks are called Speedy Carve. You can find them on our website here stitchinpost.com/search/?q=speedy+carve Glad you enjoyed the video!