How to Do Western Woodblock Printing
Cut wood to desired size using the saw., Look at both sides of the wood and pick the side that is smoother or has the nicer grain to be carved., Paint the India ink on the side you are going to carve and then let the block dry. , Transfer your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut wood to desired size using the saw.
The block should be smaller then the paper you are using by an inch on all sides.
Save scarp piece to practice carving on. -
Step 2: Look at both sides of the wood and pick the side that is smoother or has the nicer grain to be carved.
If there are any small imperfections use the sandpaper to smooth them out. ,, Rub the back of the paper with the design on it with chalk.
Then lay the paper chalk side down on the block.
Then trace the design.
Your design will be reversed on the final print so if you do any writing you need to trace and carve the letter backwards so the appear correctly in the print. -
Step 3: Paint the India ink on the side you are going to carve and then let the block dry.
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Step 4: Transfer your design.
Detailed Guide
The block should be smaller then the paper you are using by an inch on all sides.
Save scarp piece to practice carving on.
If there are any small imperfections use the sandpaper to smooth them out. ,, Rub the back of the paper with the design on it with chalk.
Then lay the paper chalk side down on the block.
Then trace the design.
Your design will be reversed on the final print so if you do any writing you need to trace and carve the letter backwards so the appear correctly in the print.
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