Woodblock Printmaking Basics: 1 - Tools and Materials

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9 жыл бұрын

This is the first video in a five part series about how to make a woodcut / woodblock print. Thanks for watching and subscribing, and hit that thumbs up if you liked the video!
Look below for links to the other videos & materials and more information.
This was a lot to cover in the first video, but let me know if you have any questions and I’ll do my best to answer.
Here are the links to the other videos in this series:
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Woodcut Printmaking 2: Create & Transfer Your Image
• Woodcut Printmaking Ba...
Woodcut Printmaking 3: Carve & Print Your First Block
• Woodcut Printmaking Ba...
Woodcut Printmaking 4: Multiple Block/color printing
• Woodcut Printmaking Ba...
Woodcut Printmaking 5: Make Your Own Bench Hook
• Woodblock Printmaking ...
Woodblock Printmaker David Bull:
/ seseragi. .
Nontoxic printmaking:
www.nontoxicprint.com/
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Music in this video:
"8bit Dungeon Boss" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Artwork by Graham Stephens, copyright 2015.

Пікірлер: 60

@alannamason6770 6 жыл бұрын

the most clear/precise/understandable of all the videos i've EVER watched...very well done

@CoxJoxSox 5 жыл бұрын

Best video going over this stuff online - great job as usual

@jocelynebreton7457 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you answered many of my questions.

@plentiheart 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful. Thank you so much

@MakeSomething 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.

@DiodePress 9 жыл бұрын

Drunken Woodworker Thanks David! Editing away, but you know all about that!

@danjones3009 2 жыл бұрын

Really great introduction video.. Thank you. The bench hook is brilliant.. also so easy to DIY. 😊👍

@8433alice 2 жыл бұрын

That was just awesome! Thank you.

@TheUltimateWriterNZ Жыл бұрын

This was perfect! Thanks so much 🤩

@MateoGarcia-os2yy 3 жыл бұрын

What a useful video man. Thanks a lot!

@richarddeluca7745 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great presentation!

@lynnmaffei5180 4 жыл бұрын

You are a very pleasant fellow 😊. Have always wanted to learn how to do this. Can’t wait to start! 🌊

@KnitOutTheJams 9 жыл бұрын

Another great video and great artist mention. I loooove David bull. His work is great but his process and his soothing voice... They're amazing to watch. Thanks for sharing Graham!

@DiodePress 9 жыл бұрын

KnitOutTheJams I agree! Watching him carve is also amazing, it looks so effortless! Thanks for watching!

@raynancy3633 Жыл бұрын

This was very informative. Thank you.

@katinagreenaway2646 2 жыл бұрын

About to venture into printing and your first video was great- on to the next

@andreewert1142 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Sharing..very informative

@danielarnold20 8 жыл бұрын

This is great! a massive thank you. it really makes me happy that there are people like yourself taking time to do these tutorials for everyone. cant wait to start carving :)

@DiodePress 8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Arnold I'm glad you enjoyed, thanks for checking them out! Would love to see what you end up making!

@brknlv 7 жыл бұрын

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE!!!!!???? U ARE AWESOME!! Love your videos, the way you explain everything, your creativity omg!!! I'm in love

@Miko_Maus Жыл бұрын

This is super helpful

@lisago6061 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you!

@DiodePress 8 жыл бұрын

+Lisa Guajardo thanks for watching! I have some more woodcut videos in the works!

@korabicka 8 жыл бұрын

last class i was absent and they take woodblock print, i was really scared and nervous but thanks to your video now i will be able to do it by my self... hope so :) THANKS again

@DiodePress 8 жыл бұрын

+‫منال عبد الله‬‎ Awesome, glad they were able to help!

@JohnAndrew1010 9 жыл бұрын

Great video..Thanks!

@DiodePress 9 жыл бұрын

John Andrew Thanks for checking it out!

@danielschnur5509 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You !!!!!!

@JodieDeeWebb 9 жыл бұрын

@Godhumbledme 8 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, Greg! thanks

@DiodePress 8 жыл бұрын

+Gary J Thanks for checking it out! it's Graham, but I'm sure I don't say it too clearly!

@Godhumbledme 8 жыл бұрын

sorry about that Graham. thanks again

@LSUevdog 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! Trying to knock off the printmaking cobwebs and get back into the game. What do you recommend as an alternative for the dockyard micro tools? They are hard to come by. I mainly use powergrips and simple lino v-gouges, but I need something for detail marks.

@pam6102008 8 жыл бұрын

such an amaazing video, im really thankful to you!!

@DiodePress 8 жыл бұрын

+Pamela Pacerová Thanks, I'm glad it could help!

@Synsan9327 Жыл бұрын

Thats beauty

@DiodePress Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bdelpesco 9 жыл бұрын

What a GREAT kickoff for a much-needed overview! This is going to be a great series, and your attention to detail and thorough explanations will be such a resource for folks who are new to relief printmaking. I can imagine the *hours* of editing, but really, you did an excellent job with this. Bravo!

@DiodePress 9 жыл бұрын

Belinda Del Pesco Thanks Belinda! It's one of those things where everyone does things differently, so I'm trying to keep it as simple as I can. Originally I thought it would be a 3-5min video, but turns out there is a lot to cover! I really enjoyed your last drypoint video too, nice work!

@shehriyarkhan3904 2 жыл бұрын

@@DiodePress Hi! Where do you source Shina Plywood from?

@donaldmacwatt7328 8 жыл бұрын

great intro. Greatly appreciated. I'll be back.

@DiodePress 8 жыл бұрын

+Donald MacWatt Thanks!

@wisecracker1294 6 жыл бұрын

Hi! I did woodcut prints in high school and recently returned to doing them again. I am really enjoying the process and have created some decent prints. The only thing I can't find in print or on the internet is an answer to one basic question: What makes a good woodblock print? That is, if judges were to look at some woodblock prints - what sorts of things would they judge the prints on? What would be the criteria? Now I realize that art is a subjective thing. However - more to the point, and as an example of where I'm needing more guidance, I wonder about the following: I've seen woodcut prints that look very clean cut, and I've seen prints where marks from the wood are printed around the main subject. Is one look right, the other look wrong? Personally - I like the carved marks left around a main subject at times. They give a "gestural" feeling (that is, a feeling of "movement") and an "earthy" feeling as well - hinting at the wood surface the work was created on. But I can understand that at times a very clean, crisp look may be desired. Maybe both are correct - but that's just it, I'm not sure! Any input will be greatly appreciated.

@BartolomeJacinto 9 жыл бұрын

Superb video, can't wait for more. You're in my Top3 printmakers on KZfaq (not only artistically talented but also making interesting videos), with David Bull and Belinda Del Pesco (bdelpesco).

@DiodePress 9 жыл бұрын

BartolomeJacinto Thanks, that's great company to be in!

@rubensahak9178 3 жыл бұрын

if you are strapped for cash try 100% cotton resume paper with smooth surface with no logo on paper. for 15 dollars you get 100 sheets.I have done lot of successful prints on these.Important also paper to be dumped if you are using water based inks

@anhtuanha8926 5 жыл бұрын

Super useful video ! Thank you for putting up this series on youtube.I have a question, how do you cut your wood into specific size ? I want to cut my wood into 3x3 cm should I be using a handheld hacksaw or what ?

@DiodePress 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I either use the wood in the size I order, or I use a jigsaw or circular saw. But a handheld wood saw would work also!

@rachelbrewster7507 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video! I tried to click on the link that you have for the materials, but it took me to a page that was unsecure. Is that correct?

@gilforin Жыл бұрын

To be honest, when you showed the buffalo print with the Japanese and western paper. The Japanese looks like the buffalo pops from the sheet, like it was 3D.

@tdobester Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm having trouble finding the link to the list of materials. Could you repost that?

@connorstratton6564 8 жыл бұрын

What size namisei v-gouge are you using at round 9:37?

@DiodePress 8 жыл бұрын

+Connor Stratton Sorry for the slow reply! I just measured it, and it's 6mm at the widest point.

@juljos9343 4 жыл бұрын

What's the name of that cheap plywood again?

@DiodePress 4 жыл бұрын

I use Shina plywood, which is more expensive, or Baltic Birch which can be fairly affordable.

@juljos9343 4 жыл бұрын

It's funny Lino was very cheap until a certain artist used it to make prints.

@schanneroy9726 7 жыл бұрын

is that called tool ? y don't u say the real name ._.

@warrenbutson122 Жыл бұрын

DON'T Shout at the beginning of your ad - nearly gave me a heartattack!

@celestlang7024 10 ай бұрын

Link to tools doesn't work

@DiodePress 10 ай бұрын

Well that’s not very helpful! Sorry about that, I switched websites and having lingering links to fix! I’ve updated the description. Thanks for letting me know!