Intermediate
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1 hour 16 min
00:58
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01:32
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09:23
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22:32
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13:08
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06:05
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11:13
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11:30
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Learn how to hand-carve written words and lovely designs to make one-of-a-kind, block-printed stationery. Katharine Watson makes traditional block carving accessible, and her tips on transferring images and registering prints in multiples will show you how easy it is to start a printing production line, even at home. This intermediate printmaking class is the perfect follow-up to Katharine Watson's Daily Challenge, which covers the basics of block printing.
Learn how to:
What you'll get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- A2 size folded cards
- A2 size envelopes
- A2 size flat cards
- Large blank stickers (5.5" x 8.5" mailing labels)
- 3 pieces 5"x7" Soft Kut
- Speedball carving tools: lino handle and lino cutters # 1, 2, 3, 5
- Sharpie
- Pencil
- Ballpoint pen
- White Uniball Signo pen
- Sharpie Magnum (optional)
- Scrap paper
- Baren
- Metal spoon
- Blue Caligo Safe-Wash ink (additional colors optional)
- Rags
- Rubber gloves
- Palette knife or razor blade scraper
- Brayer
- Plexi sheet
- Tracing paper
- Ruler
- Painter's tape
- Pfeil Set C carving tools (optional)
- Baby wipes for cleaning ink (optional)
- Class PDF to transfer images
Downloads:
- Transfer and carve text on linoleum
- Create a registration system for making an edition of prints
- Make stationery at home
What you'll get:
- A 6-part series of easy-to-follow video lessons on how to print your own stationery with hand-carved blocks
- 8 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supply list
- Step-by-step instructions by artist Katharine Watson
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Print Your Own Stationery Reviews
116 users recommended this class to a friend
s j
Amazing, easy and helpful. I love this high quality carving block tutorial. What a great idea of using adhesive label sheets for personalized stickers. And the art is so beautiful.
More than 3 months ago
Todd Barrett
Easy to follow with expert advice on the small details that beginners and intermediate printers might miss.
More than 3 months ago