What you see as flaws, the rest of the world sees as amazing talent. Your blessed with a very special talent. I love watching your work!

Printmaking: It always ends in tears. Because after a good print you can't help to continue, so your last print of the day will always be a bad one. Blessed be the printmakers with a long press and a short memory!

Ya I'm gonna have to disagree. Especially by the end those prints looks incredible. Were they perfect? No. It was your first go at this, thats to be expected. But they looked stunning none the less. I thought the design looked great. May be worth making metal plates though if you want to make a lot of prints or you'll keep having solvent issues. Though I realize there's a massive price different in that. You've made so many beautiful engraved things, I'm surprised you haven't slapped some ink on them and shoved them in the press already.

As someone who took a *lot* of printmaking classes when I was in art school, I would call this series of prints an unmitigated success. I would be *ecstatic* to produce something that good in my first couple of weeks (or even my last couple of weeks) of printmaking. A+ and high fives all around.

Wonderful to watch you "failing forward". You are such a formidable talent yet so humble and keen to improve your skills. Well done Uri. You remain a massive inspiration.

I remember in an after school art class when I was around 10 we were carving linoleum prints. It was a bloodbath...

This one reminded me of the line.. "Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection.." -R. N. Tagore

It's really refreshing to watch some art after doing programming. Keep up the good stuff 👍🏻

Dude, those are genuinely beautiful! They might not be 100% perfect, but I'd definitely call that a win!

Third time’s the charm holds true. As well as “where the hell is my 10mm socket”?

You can do it! I'm so grateful that you'd share your process and your frustration. You remind me that we can keep going!

Really enjoyed watching you learn and grow in your print process. Thanks for letting us see these steps. Keep it up and I look forward to the next video of your beautiful art creations.

Persevere my friend, print-making is a years long journey, but it is always satisfying when you pull a very nice print from the plates. I have used clear acrylic for the plates with good results, but more as intaglio plates. Combined with Akua Intaglio inks, they don’t seem to eat out the acrylic. But then, I only make editions of 10-15 prints.

Is there anything you can't do! ? Amazing 🤩 it isn't just the practical aspect, your skill, attention to detail and finish it's your whimsical subject matter. A true creative talent. They give me a pythonesc feeling. Your humour and character is rare and inspirational, thank you!

It’s very relaxing watching you engrave, I know you’re learning but you look like you have been doing it for years!

Ein Handwerker der in Perfektion lebt was er liebt. Danke sehr für die immer wieder verblüffenden wie insbirierenden Beiträge 👍👍👍🌟🍀

Some things to try that might help: try a water based ink and don’t wet your paper. I’ve only ever wet paper when making intaglio prints, although I did use oil based inks. If you do want to continue wetting the paper, don’t wipe it dry. Lay it on some newsprint/butcher paper and put it between two sheets of glass for about 10 minutes. The moisture will be more even across the paper and you won’t risk raising the surface. When rolling out your ink onto your slab, listen to it. You want a nice “hiss”. If it makes a sticky “splat” kind of a sound, that’s too much ink. Finally, embrace the imperfections! It’s rare to get a relief print 100% perfect, especially with a wooden press instead of a metal one. It’s easier with an intaglio print, but then you need a totally different kind of press. Honestly, your earlier prints (before the block started to disintegrate) were beautiful.

A great video. Not every project needs to be finished and polished in one video. Learning takes time and practice. Watching you learn, experiment and rethink ideas gives your viewers a feel for the process. Not everyone has the confidence to take on big new ideas like this, so seeing someone they look to for inspiration learning new skills, might give them the confidence to make a start on a bigger project or a new skill they thought was beyond them. I'm liking the progress so far and the video is entertaining. Keep up the enthusiasm and wonderful art.

I greatly admire your dedication. It’s hard work but it’s a beautiful place to be.

You're a wonderful person. Thanks for showing us what you do, and who you are!

Your patience is unbelievable, looking forward to seeing the next video of this.

I think they came out great buddy. Don't be so hard on yourself. I'm a perfectionist as well so I definitely understand how you feel but I think it looks awesome. I really look forward to your videos. They are always entertaining, thoughtful, we learn something new and you make us laugh and smile. That's what its all about my friend. Can't wait to see what you make next.

These are awesome! I love the small flaws and foibles, that’s what handmade is all about! I would LOVE to own one of those prints! Beautiful work man!! Love your asthetic style!

Thanks for showing the process ! I would have been happy for a piece half as good as they turned out ! Crazy amount of detail !

That is super badass Uri! Even if you feel like you failed I'm sure I'm not the only one who is super impressed. Great job!

As always your explorations are grounded by humility. I’ve had a hand in the process and I’d say for your first go? It was a resounding success. It was great fun watching it happen. Just don’t be so hard on yourself.

Try brass plates. That's another popular printing technique. Plus, you're already very skilled with brass. Give it a try!

Look, Leonardo. We’re not that hard to please. You keep crankin’ out at this level, we’ll come flockin’. Woo! Ring That Bell!

It is always such a joy to watch your videos!

I think the prints look great too. You could try looking into wood engravings also as you've got the tools/set up for it already. Like a woodcut but carving into the end grain of a wood block instead of the side, you're able to catch a lot more detail than woodcut and it will last for more prints than the plastic. The best woods for it are maple, lemonwood, holly and boxwood as they have very even fine grain. You can print in the press but also by hand with a burnisher on very thin japanese paper.

I think they turned out great. We always love to see the process.

Looks terrific, love your work.

I used to do this in Graphic Arts class. Linoleum was good but basswood is the prefered medium. If you carve something out by accident you can always glue it back in, easier with today's accelerants for CA glue. Your work is always incredible, Uri.

watching all the winding process is so helpful, thank you!

Uri you should be proud!! It was a great first attempt and it looks amazing!

This is amazing!!! You did great!

Love your work Uri please keep it going.

I think they came out amazingly!

Perfect or not doesn't matter, I like your videos because I learn so much from the process. Thanks for sharing this one too.

Another great Clip URI Keep doing what you love 👍👍👍👍

They look awesome man, but I also super appreciate your dedication to the craft and desire to improve too. But yeah they look awesome, especially the table thing the hand is on looks lit

now i want to make some sharp little steel tools and start PRINTING!

That print is absolutely gorgeous!

You are such a perfectionist . This looks amazing !

Love the videos, Uri! I admire your dedication :)

A Monty Python-esque feeling to your print. Very nice result.

Uri would never have thought of that. Thank you for showing a new way of doing things 😊

Those prints are stunning!

I think these are great! And you build your own press that works... Oh yeah, Graham (Diode Press) is amazing, I own a few of his prints.

That looks very promising, can't wait to see what's next. I still think you are a genius.

Saw the notification this morning n decided to wait n reward myself after the unpacking was done. Tottaly great way to end the day!

I love Uri’s work so much, they always remind me of the beauty and value of patience and craftsmanship. He clearly pushes himself so much and its so inspiring to watch

Sounds like ur over critical about ur work. Which is not necessarily bad cuz the world sees ur work in awe! When u look at ur work, u def see it can be improved, and that is what makes a skilled maker in my eyes. Great work as always. I thoroughly enjoy ur videos!

Uri your talents seem endless, great job

Exquisite as always!

They look great to me! The minor imperfections are what makes each one special.

Well done as usual. Bravo

you're an excellent artist. very nice work

You, sir, are a artist miles beyond my caliber. Everything I've seen you make on this channel has been beautiful and awe-inspiring, so don't worry if things don't go the way you planned, for that is the way of true art!!!

These are absolutely amazing prints, I wish I could’ve picked it up as quickly as you did!

It Looks amazing!!!

URI, you are amazing love your videos, what is funny is my wife is from Germany over near Hamburg..my in-laws all still live there..but you remind me of my brother in law...you two look alike sound alike and have such similar personalities it amazes me...

Nice work! Diode Press is an awesome channel too. Thanks for sharing!

Your videos are very good and with excellent good humor. I admire your work. A big greeting from Argentina.

Uri, These turned out great! Really looking forward to where you go with the printing! Your engraving work is fantastic, I’d suggest you try and get your hands on a plate called Resingrave to try out. It holds detail like a copper engraving, but carves so much easier. Happy printing!

Fan of your work, Mr. Multi-talented ❣️

I love it!!! Very nice

A few tips from a printmaker. You shouldn't need to soak the paper for relief prints. Additionally, I recommend building up the ink on your matrix. Thin layers of a stiff ink. Add magnesium carbonate to your ink. The slower you roll your brayer on the matrix, the more ink you leave behind. The faster you roll, and you actually take ink off the matrix and pick it up with the brayer. If you're getting into copper etching, look into the edinburgh etch.

We should talk about what is perfection. Does it exist or not? I appreciate the works you have done with the printing. It's good that you critic yourself about your work because it pushes you to make things better, but Perfection can be boring. All your videos are very inspirational about many things. Creativity, craftsmanship, and make people think about what the hell we all do in rushing in a world made of quick cheap things. You are bringing back the pleasure to enjoy things made with passion. You are open to share videos in which you are not completely satisfied with them, and it's good. It shows how is the process to learn. I don't like the videos in which the users hide their mistakes and creates a false idea about how to do a job. I would like to purchase one of these prints. May I?

as someone who takes care of a printmaking studio,, seeing him plop that stack of prints down makes me miss my studio so much. I'm so glad to see Uri try it out!! It's a great start and I cant wait to see your future printmaking endeavors!!

It’s always such a pleasure watching you creating art (because that’s art for me, sir)!

You're so good at shading, it's incredible.

Its simply amazing

Yes, it's tougher than first glance. Nice job none the less.

Your videos are worth the time for the soundtrack alone.

Awesome Uri !!

”I’ts me from the future” Somehow I thought Uri was the person who invented time machine.

Okay, I don't know much about Western print making, But I do make wooden Japanese style woods block making. I can say with any meterial, Key your blocks, on the edge of the meterial put a small notch in it(corner and edge). If you go with wood, I can give you more advice, go with a small poored medium softness wood. Maybe Mahogany(?) Also if you go with wood you won't need to worry about wierd solvents.

you are the best, Uri

Fascinating to see how you use different media and hand tools.

Stunning!!!

Awesome video! I really enjoy your videos!

Uri, you remind me of those old time Jewish artisans of Europe. You work is always engaging and fun.

I really love your job.

Well done Uri. Keep up the good work and don't underestimate your talent.

It's wonderful still seeing the pigeon press still being put to use

I like your work and tools good luck

Uri this is beautiful

Looks great.

Oh well , back to woodblock printing. I would love to see what designs you could come up with there.

Very talented person, thanks for posting 👍

old skool. You rock.

I dunno. I kinda like the printing imperfections and the random inky thumbprint. With the precision in the surrealistic drawing, it sorta grounds it somehow. Like Da Vinci's Sketchbook.

You can use normal sunflower/canola cooking oil to clean the ink off of your plates , they , and your brayer , will last longer than with solvents.

The pains of a perfectionist

I'd really love to hang one of those prints onto my wall. Very cool!

Thanks Uri.

For someone who isn’t trained in this field you truly produce amazing work. There’s always room for improvement no matter how many years you’ve been doing something.

Hey! Your drawing abilities are great! Hands are such a hard thing to get right and it looks amazing! I dont have much experience with prints but yours look great!

Love your content as always