r/printmaking • u/blackdogprintmaking • 10h ago

wip Proofing my latest linocut print - Glass balloon dog.

218 Upvotes

It’s been a while, but I’m finally back to creating new work and I finally got around to proofing my latest this evening..

I decided that I would embrace the chaos of extended inks for this one, and designed the plates with transparencies in mind, so there are some fun things happening in there regarding layer interactions.

The colours are nowhere near where I’d like them, I was shooting for those lovely blue-green colours you get with clear thick vintage glass, but ended up with neon turquoise!

I built the four individual layers in procreate and modelled the layer interactions by studying an old codd bottle I have lying around. It’s not as realistic as I was aiming for, but I’m actually super happy with it, if I remove any more material from the plates, it won’t be much.

Anyway, it feels good to be back 😊

8 comments

r/printmaking • u/bertguntrip • 11h ago

relief/woodcut/lino Please with this sad little gargoyle print.

gallery

135 Upvotes

Really want to get some different paper to try printing on if anyone has a recommendations!

9 comments

r/printmaking • u/jackalope_00 • 13h ago

relief/woodcut/lino Celestial dandelions

gallery

131 Upvotes

I saw something forever ago talking about how the lifecycle of a dandelion is kind of like the sun, the moon, and the stars, and I thought it was beautiful so I made a little triptych about it!

9 comments

r/printmaking • u/limn0dynastes • 15h ago

question why is this one spot not showing up?

gallery

58 Upvotes

Hello all,

I am working on printing some notebooks using the stamps I made last year on the pink rubbery easy carve stuff, but this one random line is not showing up no matter what I do!! It doesnt look like the stamp itself is damaged at all, but the ink gets all splotchy and weird around this spot. is there anything I can do to fix it? it will get another layer on top so it won't be super obvious but it is really annoying. I am using the big archival ink pads at the moment for convenience, but when I have rolled out ink I remember it doing the same thing. let me know if there's a solution or something I am missing here!

16 comments

r/printmaking • u/jess_n_koda • 12h ago

question New To Print Making! I would love to hear any tips, critiques, or thoughts on some of my work so far! How can I improve?

gallery

27 Upvotes

6 comments

r/printmaking • u/skew_p • 9h ago

relief/woodcut/lino Paper Doll

22 Upvotes

Hosho for the clothes, BFK for the body/accessories.

2 comments

r/printmaking • u/MahArt_ • 19h ago

intaglio/engraving/etching Etching and mixed intaglio processes on paper from zinc plate (Unique ghost print), 2025

4 Upvotes

1 comment

r/printmaking • u/Whole-Commercial-366 • 12h ago

moku-hanga Shina plywood

1 Upvotes

Does anyone know if the shina plywood from McClains is the same as the shina from Jackson's? The Jackson's seems to be a lot less expensive. (I'm assuming it's the 1/4 inch) Has anyone tried both?

2 comments

Subreddit

Printmaking

r/printmaking

/r/printmaking is for printmakers and enthusiasts of all skill levels to make and share with fellow printmakers and those interested in the discipline.

Members Active

140.7k

Sidebar

Join us on Discord:

https://discord.gg/nEFMXQQ4tS

NOTE: All posts are manually approved, typically in the first 6-12 hours. Reddit changed the dialogue users get, so it reads as removed by filters when it is just going to our mod queue until a mod is online to handle the queue. If your posts are removed for our subreddit rules, you will get a removal message on how to fix it.

Rules

1. Be respectful.

Basic reddiquette applies to r/printmaking. Be kind to each other, hatred or toxicity will not be tolerated. Be kind to each other, hatred or toxicity will not be tolerated. Art is subjective, please be respectful when offering critique to your fellow printmakers. Political art is part of the history of printmaking and is allowed so long as it does not conflict with basic reddit etiquette.

Users may face further moderator action if they feel it is necessary to keep this community safe and respectful of each other.

2. Posts must be related to printmaking.

All posts must be related to printmaking as an art-form or any topic that is relevant to this sub.

This sub is for traditional, hand pulled prints in mediums such as relief, intaglio, lithography, and screenprint. We welcome mixed media and experimental work within these disciplines, as well as risograph, letterpress, and cyanotype.

This sub is not for industrial or home office printing needs, digital/giclée printing, or commercial printmaking productions.

3. Do not plagiarize other’s work.

If misrepresenting others work as your own, further moderator action may be implemented beyond post removal.

When using other works as references, please give credit where credit is due to the best of your abilities in a manner that is clear in your post.

4. No spam of socials, sites, and shops.

We do not allow unprompted links to shops, social media handles and other information shared with the intent to promote your brand/online presence.

This applies to posts, titles, comments, flairs, watermarks or captions on images/videos.

There is a monthly thread specifically for shops and social media links.

5. No NFTs, crypto, or AI art.

NFTs, crypto art, and AI generated art are not appropriate anywhere in the sub.

AI generated art in any stage of a print's development is not appropriate anywhere in this subreddit.

6. Post submissions are limited to once per day.

While we love enthusiastic printmakers, we limit posting to once per day/24 hours. This way, a single user doesn't crowd out other printmakers work on the front page.

7. Do not repost the same work.

Do not repost the work you have shared previously to get more exposure. A different picture of the same work from a different angle is not new content.

Sharing progress updates is allowed.

If you have a question that goes unanswered, you can ask it again after a week.

8. Tag NSFW posts where needed.

Nudity is a part of the art world. We do not expect you to tag your posts as NSFW if they contain artistic nudity.

In the case of explicit pornography or gore, we do expect you to tag your post as NSFW.

NOTE: If you are reporting something because you are seeing NSFW when you don't want to, be sure your settings are not allowing NSFW posts. This is often a settings issue that is client-side. Moderators have approved all posts, and apply NSFW filters as they see it necessary.

9. This subreddit is not for valuations or authentications of art.

This subreddit is not for valuations or authentications of art. Find another subreddit, or find an art dealer if you really want to know.

10. Give clear equipment information when posting listing details.

When posting about equipment for sale, be clear in what you are selling (any identification you can provide), where it is being sold, and for how much.

This type of post may be better suited for your local marketplace options.

We do not moderate these types of post beyond our general rules. You are putting your general information out at your own risk.

r/linocuts and r/lithography are related subreddits that focuses on relief printmaking and lithographic printmaking respectively.

If you have any questions, don’t be afraid to message the mods for help.