Test Proof of Jacob Lino-cut
Below is the test-proof of the Jacob Wrestling the Angel of the Lord lino-cut. I have also included a few pictures of the process. The block size is 9 5/8″ x 7 1/2″, printed with Graphic Chemical bone black etching ink, on BFK Rives 250g paper.
Finishing up the cutting.
Preparing to ink the block.
The proof next to the block on the press bed. I use a Wepplo etching press set very light pressure and using one blanket.
Cutting Jacob and the Angel into a Block
The image of Jacob wrestling the Angel of the Lord being cut into a block of linoleum for a new print.
Saint Christopher Edition
stack of 80 prints of Saint Christopher engraving
Print from the engraving. Contact playbanjo@gmail.com for inquiries.
New Block Print of Walking Man
Here is a new linoleum-block print of Walking Man in the Prairie Grass with a little chickadee. It is about 7″x8″, printed on BFK Rives 250 mgs paper cut to 10″x11″. Prints of this edition are for sale. Please contact me at playbanjo@gmail.com for details.
Cutting Some Linoleum
Cutting an image into a piece of brown German linoleum. Walking Man in the Tall Grass Prairie, with a chickadee.
Printing An Ornamental Block Print On German Linoleum
The cuting, inking, printing, and proof of an ornamental lino-cut using an oak leaf motif using German brown linoleum. 7 1/2″ x 10″.
Saint Christopher Proof #1
The first test proof of the small Saint Christopher engraving (3″x4″), printed on BFK Rives paper.
Saint Christopher Engraving
The engraving of Saint Christopher, which is ready to print a proof of- to see what will be revealed on the paper.
A small copper plate in progress…
A small copper plate engraving of Saint Christopher in the early stages of cutting. If you shine the light and reflect a piece of white paper you can see the lines pretty well. It helps also to rub some polishing compound into the lines to darken them up. A burin and a lozenge at the top of the picture are the cutting tools.
-Jack
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