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Relief, lino, screen and intaglio printing, from your first block to editioning.
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How to Print on Fabric with Lino: A Beginner's Guide Turn your lino block into a handmade tote bag, tea towel or fabric patch with this simple next step in your printmaking journey. If you've already carved your first lino...
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Skip the emulsion and the mess. Printmaker Christina Jacobs demonstrates how Speedball Speed Screens take you from design to finished print, with tips for getting clean, repeatable results at home.
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Discover the basics of relief printmaking with Vancouver artist Max Black as you carve and print a beautiful seashell design.
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Make fun colorful leaf pressings using Liquitex Basics Acrylics. This project lesson shows how to quickly and easily transform leaves and more into beautiful artwork. This project is fun, safe, and appropriate for all ages and all art experience levels....
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For students, printmaking is a source of fascination & challenge. Creating the block, rolling the ink and printing becomes a ‘kind of magic’ that students love.
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In this lesson, students will learn the importance of rivers, and create an edition of 3 relief prints, plus write artist statements and exhibit their work.
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We’ve put together an article for those who are looking for more information about printmaking – from the different types of printing techniques to some resources to help you get started in this exciting medium, too!
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In this second part of our How To video "Introduction to Screen Printing: Registration & Printing" we'll cover how to attach your stencils to the screen, two methods of registration, and the creation of a 3-colour print series with perfect...
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In this second part of our How To video "Introduction to Screen Printing: Registration & Printing" we'll cover how to attach your stencils to the screen, two methods of registration, and the creation of a 3-colour print series with perfect...
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With preparation and quality materials, screen printing can be easy as pie! Watch as Marsha Arbour reveals the step-by-step techniques for creating a simple 3-colour screen print with stencils. Follow along, make your notes, and then start creating your own...
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The unmatched working properties offered by the Akua lines of inks offer up creative potential unlike any other ink on the market. The innovative formulations responsible for these properties can lead to a range of questions from our printmakers–none more...
Beyond boundaries
Frankie Watt-Elphinstone in Studio Vancouver-based printmaking, painting and mixed media collage artist Frankie Watt-Elphinstone’s piece, ‘Red Shoes’, was awarded an honourable mention in ‘Painting on The Edge 2020’. Her work has been published by Taschen Books and exhibited with the...
