Using an Etching Press to Print a Linocut

[@hannahskoonberg]

You are a great teacher. Love your helpful videos.

[@Handprinteduk]

Thanks Hannah!

[@ptlentz]

This was exactly what I needed to see. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@corneliaklinger7641]

Thanks for the video. Really helpful!

[@Handprinteduk]

Thanks for watching!

[@duanelaird7784]

Thanks so much. I just picked up a press off Craigslist and was hesitant to use it. You answered all the questions I had.

[@Handprinteduk]

Have fun with your new press! Happy to help

[@leathercrafts473]

Great video, thanks! I purchased a nice low cost etching press from Creative Printers of London, it works really well.

[@patricknorton5788]

Did you get one of their EZ Etching Presses made from a cold laminating machine? I have built two of those, and they work very well for me. Absolutely love using them.

[@radharcanna]

A great demonstration and a lovely print. How much of the top part did you want to include? From the second print I wasn’t quite sure what lines should have been included and what was chatter.

[@Handprinteduk]

It's all chatter technically, but I could remove more lino from that section if I don't want any to print

[@darwinwasright]

Thanks for the video! Is the easiest way to get rid of the chatter to just chisel away the parts you don't want to be inked? I do like some prints that have the chatter though

[@Handprinteduk]

Yes, you can carve them away so they don't pick up ink. You can also make a paper or plastic mask to cover the areas you don't want to print before you put it through the press.

[@darwinwasright]

@@Handprinteduk Thanks! Keep up the great content!

[@meridadirar2564]

hello Can i Reuse my plate again without any ink? Thank you

[@Handprinteduk]

Yes, you will get a ghost print (a pale print) if you print a second piece of paper without re-inking the block. You can also use a clean lino block to print an embossing but dampened paper is best for this.

[@meridadirar2564]

@@Handprinteduk Thank you.

[@TheAssez]

*Thank you.* 💖💖💖💖💖

[@SoumyenduMukhopadhyay-mt4il]

This Block is made of which material?

[@Handprinteduk]

This is traditional hessian backed lino

[@morrisdelarosa]

Hi, what are the benefits of an etching press, instead of a hand pressure? Thanks, greetings from Colombia.

[@Handprinteduk]

Hello! An etching press has a roller that squeezes the plate as it goes along. It works better for intaglio work and can usually put down more pressure than relief presses.

[@MBKaae]

Do you know if it could be the other way around? Could a press for lino print be used for monotypes?

[@Handprinteduk]

Relief printing presses aren't great for monotypes and intalgio printing

[@garryscott5423]

What is the purchase price for complete set?

[@Handprinteduk]

Hi Garry, the press prices are here: handprinted.co.uk/collections/relief-printmaking-presses/products/abig-geared-printing-press