Introduction to Block Printing
Polishing the cutting blades
A course by Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins , Printmaker and Surface Designer
Joined April 2022
Joined April 2022
About the video: Polishing the cutting blades
Overview
“Sharp linocut knives are an important (and safe) part of your tool set. In this lesson I'll show you how to keep your linocut knives sharper for longer. ”
In this video lesson Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins addresses the topic: Polishing the cutting blades, 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
“After completing our final project in the last lesson and getting our stamps and cleaned our tools I'll show you now how to sharpen your cutting tool can hold. Sharp tools are the be-all and end-all when carving stamps. The sharper your tool is the less you run the risk that you hurt yourself Blunt tool leads to that you slip off more easily and thus maybe cut yourself more easily. I thought for the longest time that my tool is sharp. The rubber stamp is so soft that you might not even notice it at first that your tool is slowly becoming blunt. But if you pay attention to the signs then you...”
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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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