I used to be a TA and specialized in printmaking! For anyone looking to get into printmaking or has tried printmaking and is ready to start creating a mini-studio at home :)
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Intro/Books
Tools & Materials
Intro/Books
A beginner's guide to all things linocut
Linocut: Creative Guide to Beautiful Prints
Learn more about gel prints and how they can add to your other art mediums
Gel Plate Printing for Mixed-Media Art
Quick read and intro about what printmaking is
What Is Printmaking?
Creative ways to print at home with what you have!
Printmaking at Home: Prints with Everyday Household Items
Tools & Materials
My go-to for printmaking paper, can be cropped to desired size
Strathmore Printmaking Paper Pad
Easy to draw on and carve, super great for beginners or casual printmakers
Pink Rubber Stamp Carving Blocks
I swear by this tool! I love the fact you can store the different tips inside the handle
Speedball Linoleum Cutter
I prefer black rubber brayer rollers, this comes with multiple sizes for a variety of inking needs
3 Pack Rubber Brayer Roller
I think the rolling press is the only way to go for an even transfer
Printing Press
Good starter color kit that can last
Speedball Water-Soluble Ink Starter Set
I recommend getting the black ink before color to start out
Speedball Water-Soluble Printing Ink
Linoleum printmaking block set, can be used instead or rubber for carving
Blick Battleship Gray Linoleum
A different type of printmaking that pairs with the brayer well
Gel Press Monoprinting Print Plate
A quality baren!
Speedball Block Printing Baren
transfer paper to help create and transfer your designs for carving
MyArtscape Graphite Transfer Paper
Starter kit (includes a lot of basics you can then build a larger kit with)
