Advanced Woodcut Tutorial - Using The Knife

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3 жыл бұрын

This tutorial will explain the techniques you'll need to master that dusty old knife you thought you'd never use. Obtain greater detail and crisp lines for printmaking on woodcuts and lino-cuts.

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@lizday8140 Жыл бұрын

I wish I had been introduced to such delicate work as a younger woman. I could have done that well...and it looks so beautiful! Great job and I hope you inspire lots of new artists!!!

@MrGrimlock2099 Ай бұрын

I just ordered the Pfeil set C (I tried a 1mm V first and loved it). Now I know my next purchase! Thanks

@bernadettebarragan6070 2 жыл бұрын

Forever grateful for this! I felt like carvers were keeping some secrets from me that I’d only gain knowledge about right before I died. Thank you for the tips and tricks. I work on linoleum and plan to use my knife for those tight areas.

@AlexCarmona-OSA Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m so glad this helped you!

@susansilvasauro 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for share your work! 👏👏

@rcarbee7016 10 ай бұрын

I enjoyed your video very much. Please make more. You are a great teacher.

@alexcameron_ Жыл бұрын

Wow so detailed

@joewink7115 10 ай бұрын

Good to know. Good idea. Thanks

@Andres66Cali 7 ай бұрын

Muchas gracias!

@volpir4672 6 ай бұрын

excellent thank you

@theshanebrownproject 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, I’m just getting into Linocut art. Your insta has been a major source of inspiration. Thank you.

@AlexCarmona-OSA 2 жыл бұрын

Right on! That makes me happy to hear. Thank you very much.

@derekmoore797 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex, I never understood what the knife was for. Now I can see as a go to tool.

@AlexCarmona-OSA 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad the video helped! Thanks!

@indigenized4014 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I just ordered some of the flexcut tools as well as a knife so I'm excited to try it out! Being fairly new to printmaking I'd love to see more tutorials and tool recommendations.

@AlexCarmona-OSA 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I’ll be posting some mew tutorials this fall. Glad it helped.

@maxtravers1314 Жыл бұрын

Thann you so much! I’ve been looking for guidance on how on earth such delicate lines could be achieved with woodcut

@AlexCarmona-OSA 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@CalebKraftmakes 3 жыл бұрын

holy hell man. I follow you on instagram. Very happy to see you're doing youtube videos. I'll be paying attention here!

@AlexCarmona-OSA 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks a lot man! Just subscribed to your page and cant wait to watch your videos!

@LadySalemRaven Ай бұрын

damn bro your good

@ouidaart 3 жыл бұрын

great video, so good of you to share your secrets, just like the rest of us printmakers. Bravo!...now how about mentioning the type of wood you prefer? Or save that for another tutorial? Either way, I'm following your lead. Thanks.

@AlexCarmona-OSA 2 жыл бұрын

I actually never thought of making a video like that but I definitely will! Thank you so much for the idea. There are different wood species I use depending on the project. Basswood is the easiest to carve but you need to keep your tools very sharp. Hard maple is also one of my favorites because it holds up better than basswood. End grain maple is the best for tiny details but it is by far the hardest to carve.

@joewink2088 Жыл бұрын

Hello. Cool video. Good info. Question. Care for blocks. How to cleanup after ink. You just can’t wet wood. Care after inking.

@AlexCarmona-OSA 10 ай бұрын

Always make sure you don’t over-ink your blocks. At the end of your printing process run a few more prints with some sacrificial paper to get excess ink off. Let the ink dry and you can come back to it and print it again whenever.

@surakit150 Жыл бұрын

Alex could you please advise me where can I get a very tiny “u” tools like the one you use it? Thanks in advance

@rcarbee7016 10 ай бұрын

Oh please post a video about tonal values.

@printmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video Alex. I'm convinced! Quick question, do you happen to know the product name for this knife? I find Pfeil's naming system a bit confusing. Thanks!

@AlexCarmona-OSA 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! I'm glad you found it helpful. I have several of their knives and I also find their naming structure confusing. I can honestly say that they are all pretty similar. I prefer using ones that a pointier because they allow for more precise cuts. If you're carving on linoleum though you can always use an exacto knife!

@printmaker 3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexCarmona-OSA thanks mate. I've switched over to wood recently and need to get splintering/flaking under control so your knife suggestion may do the trick. Cheers.

@jessicaallman351 7 ай бұрын

Hello! I'm wanting to start doing woodcuts. I've been a huge fan of the woodcut illustration style of art my entire life. Do you have any tips to get started? Or tutorials on how to do the artwork itself before the carving?

@AlexCarmona-OSA 4 ай бұрын

Sorry it took me so long to respond! The way I learned was by carving linoleum. Wood has a lot of complexities and I wouldn’t recommend starting there because you then have to know the art of sharpening! My process is much different than most others because I don’t draw out my tonal values. Instead I use an approach more like a tattoo artist with my drawing in a simple outline form and I map out my different tonal values as I go. Just remember the you have to get use to thinking in the negative as if you were drawing on a black piece pf paper with a white marker. I hope that helps lol!

@Trish64 5 ай бұрын

Is this a tool from Pfeil in Switzerland, my home country? If so, can you tell me the number of the tool?

@AlexCarmona-OSA 4 ай бұрын

Yes! This is a #1 knife

@Trish64 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. And best regards

@tristanrhodes1459 2 жыл бұрын

What would it take to get you up to Eric and Pam Bealer's property and show us how to use the press?

@AlexCarmona-OSA 2 жыл бұрын

Please send me an email. I would love to travel and do something there! Email: alex@oldschoolalex.com

@peaceseeker123 Жыл бұрын

What chisels should I get to start I’m poor keep in mind. I want to use this to make myself more free from working for a boss

@AlexCarmona-OSA Жыл бұрын

I would start carving linoleum first. This was you can buy any cheap chisels and practice before you get into carving wood. You can get a cheap set online around $10-20.