Introduction to Block Printing
Carving & test printing
A course by Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins , Printmaker and Surface Designer
Joined April 2022
Joined April 2022
About the video: Carving & test printing
Overview
“In this lesson I'll show you how I approach carving a stamp. At the end of the lesson you will have your stamp ready for your first test print. ”
In this video lesson Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins addresses the topic: Carving & test printing, 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
“In the last lesson we have the motive transferred to the rubber stamp. Now it's time for carving. For this you need the rubber stamp, a craft knife and a pruning fair. Either the starter set with different blades or the more professional tools like the Arrow or Flexcut tools. First I will cut my rubber stamp. I don't wanna carve on the big one it's a lot handier and I can use the stamp too turn much better. To do this, I leave at least half a finger’s breadth away from my subject, so that I still have enough space to carve. I no longer need rubber stamps. When carving, I always start with 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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