Alex Carmona

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@ronnieharris8400 3 күн бұрын

Deadly

@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

@LadySalemRaven 2 ай бұрын

damn bro your good

@Greenfuego 2 ай бұрын

Learn something new every day. Thanks for sharing!

@alaindion2326 4 ай бұрын

Wow! Great detailed steps! Thanks

@AzariahSeenHere 4 ай бұрын

that looks soooooo cool!!

@kens4741 4 ай бұрын

Well done, Alex!

@AslansAngel1 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely incredible!

@sbdtoni 5 ай бұрын

Impresionante trabajo, felicidades Alex 😮😮😮😮😮

@ricardoramirezmartinez6260 5 ай бұрын

Puro corrido viejito

@russellwilson6388 5 ай бұрын

Great t shirt brother.....

@Trish64 6 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

@volpir4672 7 ай бұрын

excellent thank you

@bryanmoir3184 7 ай бұрын

Excellent!

@Andres66Cali 7 ай бұрын

Muchas gracias!

@jessicaallman351 8 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!

@jessicaallman351 8 ай бұрын

Question! What is your opinion on wood putties for "fixing" carving mistakes?

@AlexCarmona-OSA 4 ай бұрын

If using wood you can use a good wood filler no problem. Linoleum not so much. My preferred method is not to use a filler, but instead improvise and make it look as if the accident was intentional. Doesn’t always work but that’s my first step.

@Cchouette 8 ай бұрын

Video a bit useless because few engravers have this kind of machine 🤷🏻‍♂️

@AlexCarmona-OSA 4 ай бұрын

Understood, however the people who seek the best results will invest into thing’s like this to separate themselves from the crowd.

@natmickan 4 ай бұрын

@Cchouette the video is clearly titled with how to do it *using the Tormek system*. If you didn’t want to see it done *with the Tormek system*, then you shouldn’t have watched it/clicked away if it’s not relevant/useful to you. Or to put it another way, “comment [is] a bit useless because the video’s purpose is clear and no one is being made to watch”

@nicholasgeorge7825 3 ай бұрын

Any grinding wheel will be similar. This one is slow and wet. But a fine wheel and constant quenching in water (so you don't overheat the steel. When you can't touch it its getting hot and needs cooling). You can roll the tool by hand with practice. See Paul Sellers video. Watch videos on sharpening woodworking gouges of any kind. Block printing tools are just little versions of bigger tools. Speedball cutters are good steel and can be used on wood when sharpened.

@LockStoppageSandwich 8 ай бұрын

I just cannot get my head around this technique. I guess one way to work it out is to actually do one (as opposed to just trying to think it out.

@AlexCarmona-OSA 4 ай бұрын

😂 Yes it is very confusing! Practice makes progress!

@toddtremeer7057 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful press and well done making a 'challenging build' project easy. I built myself a small table top etching press a few years ago and have been using it mostly for linocuts.

@sigacosta2335 9 ай бұрын

I had absolutely no idea how complex and painstaking this is, utterly astonishing

@rcarbee7016 11 ай бұрын

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

@rcarbee7016 11 ай бұрын

Oh please post a video about tonal values.

@joewink7115 11 ай бұрын

Good to know. Good idea. Thanks

@revmrdoug 11 ай бұрын

Amazing job! You’re an inspiration.

@AlexCarmona-OSA 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Stillwaman1 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciated this thorough and super clear demo. I am embarking on a carving adventure and you are my compass!

@AlexCarmona-OSA 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy the journey!

@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 11 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.

@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 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@nickguitar737 Жыл бұрын

This is so amazing! Brilliant artwork and love all the detail. I never knew this technique existed. What wood was this carved onto? Thanks, I really enjoyed the video.

@AlexCarmona-OSA 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! It’s an Alder body with a .25” hard maple top for carving.

@alexcameron_ Жыл бұрын

Wow so detailed

@luizantena Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Look's like batmobile from the 60's show. I love it!

@davidwest6277 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding!

@CAZZIEK321 Жыл бұрын

So good. Love the line work. I’d love to know more about the process when it comes to shading. Do you sketch in Procreate?

@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!!!

@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

@msscoventry Жыл бұрын

Impressive work.

@johnmachon6013 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful craftsmanship

@AlexCarmona-OSA Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@drabolit Жыл бұрын

How was this made?

@AlexCarmona-OSA Жыл бұрын

It was hand carved with gouges and knives.

@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.

@ryanboeding1318 Жыл бұрын

That detail is nuts Alex. Nice work!

@AlexCarmona-OSA Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@JigmeNamsel Жыл бұрын

Which printing press you are using in this video? Or do you have any advice for specific printing press brand for woodcut, linocut or itching. 🙏 Thank you so much Alex 🌻

@AlexCarmona-OSA Жыл бұрын

This is a Blick 999 Model II. It’s a great press!

@mauriciozuniga253 Жыл бұрын

Buenaaaa

@LinoCrafts Жыл бұрын

Where to get this set of grinder as u have it?

@AlexCarmona-OSA Жыл бұрын

You can buy it on the Tormek website😉

@colinsmith5218 2 жыл бұрын

I recognize that: Broadway and Lawrence. Very nice.

@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!

@derektrudelle4182 2 жыл бұрын

Is that the Kerb 9 tool shown at the 0:32 mark? Would you consider listing the tools you use? You've inspired me to try your technique for myself. Thank you.