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printmaking!
i first did a linocut print for a class last year, and i bought some of my own tools (a little starter kit was like $19 at hobby lobby), and i love that i can make the design once and then print with it as many times as i want! the carving process is very meditative to me- it doesn't take much thinking once you have the design on the block. personally i prefer rubber carving blocks over lino because its much easier to cut tho
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@ninabee
Sep 27, 2024
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@chocolatemilk
any tips for getting into this as a complete beginner?
Sep 29, 2024
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@ninabee
chocolatemilk i'd say that buying a kit with all your materials is a good idea, it helps avoid making a thousand trips to the craft store! also, you can just draw your design on whatever block you use, but i prefer to make the image digitally, print it, and transfer it onto the block. honestly i was surprised how many blogs and stuff there were online- they really helped me when i got confused
Sep 30, 2024
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@ninabee
chocolatemilk also! i didn't realize when i did my first print that the end result would be a flipped version of the stamp, so keep that in mind lol
Sep 30, 2024
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@chocolatemilk
ninabee thank you i appreciate the help!!
Oct 5, 2024

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