Introduction to Block Printing
Transfer the motif to the rubber stamp
A course by Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins , Printmaker and Surface Designer
Joined April 2022
Joined April 2022
About the video: Transfer the motif to the rubber stamp
Overview
“Next, I'll show you how you can transfer the motif onto the rubber stamp using tracing paper and a pencil. ”
In this video lesson Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins addresses the topic: Transfer the motif to the rubber stamp, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Block Printing. "Discover the art of block printing with this course. Learn the basics, design your own stamps, and create unique prints. ".
Partial transcription of the video
“Now that we have the sketch, I will show you how we transfer our motif to the stamp. For this we need our sketch, a pencil B or HB. Many people also recommend a 2B pencil, i.e. a softer pencil. my experience is that he likes to smear more. HB or B is perfectly adequate. However, I do not recommend using a mechanical pencil. We need a sheet of tracing paper and a roll of washi tape. But that is not absolutely mandatory. And of course our stamp. I put the tracing paper over my sketch and can either use my nothing drawing hand, So with the second hand, hold the transparent paper, so it doesn't...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Block Printing
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Engraving, Pattern Design, Printing, Textile Printing, Traditional illustration
Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins
A course by Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins
Meet Ali Bäcker, a self-taught printmaker who discovered her passion for block printing after a late-night encounter with a carving video. Her diverse background, combining engineering and a love for creative expression through photography, adds a unique dimension to her work. Ali's designs draw inspiration from nature's colors, lines, textures, and human-made structures, reflecting her fascination with patterns and geometric structures.
As the founder of 3 Dotted Penguins, Ali has built her studio around the art of stamp carving and block printing, offering original block prints, screen-printed textiles, and cards featuring her designs. Her commitment to creating eco-friendly products reflects her dedication to sustainability. Ali is not only an artist but also an enthusiastic teacher, offering online workshops and courses on block printing. She finds great joy in sharing her knowledge and inspiring other creatives to explore the endless possibilities of the art of printmaking. Her journey is one that encourages creativity and explores the meditative and addictive qualities of stamp carving and block printing.
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