Intro to relief press printing
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Relief Press Printing is the process of taking a medium, removing specific pieces of it so as to make it thinner in areas, and inking the raised portions of the medium to press onto a desired surface.
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| Cost | $20 |
| Taught By | Mfpotts |
| Location | CBU |
Overview
The purpose of this workshop is to demonstrate an easy way to create your own linoleum stamps, and more specifically how to apply this to T-Shirts. Through this you can take a linoleum block, carve out any design you wish, and print it onto any shirt that you would like.
Items Needed
| Type | Cost | Manufacturer | Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unmounted Linoleum | $2.69 | DEMCO | Mister Art | 6 in (15 cm) x 8 in (20 cm) |
| Block Printing Oil Ink cost to group | $4.15 | Speedball | Mister Art | Multiple colors, all the same price |
| Lightweight 100% Cotton T-shirt | $1.73 | Gildan | Cheape Tees | Multiple colors & sizes, +$2.65 for 2XL and 3XL, +$1.20 for colors |
| Student Linoleum/ Wood Cutting Tools - Set of 6 | $2.90 | Richeson | eNasco |
Instructions
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This section requires expansion. |
Resources
Materials
| Type | Cost | Manufacturer | Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unmounted Linoleum | $2.69 | DEMCO | Mister Art | 6 in (15 cm) x 8 in (20 cm) |
| Mounted Linoleum | $4.31 | Speedball | Mister Art | 6 in (15 cm) x 9 in (23 cm) |
| Scratch Foam Board | $5.20 | Scratch Art | Mister Art | 69 in (175 cm) x 12 in (30 cm) supposedly easier to start out with |
| Speedball Speedy Cut Printing Block | $7.99 | Speedball | Mister Art | 6.75 in (17 cm) x 11 in (28 cm) much easier to cut, but also much more expensive |
| Type | Cost | Manufacturer | Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block Printing Oil Ink cost to group | $4.15 | Speedball | Mister Art | Multiple colors, all the same price |
| Type | Cost | Manufacturer | Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight 100% Cotton T-shirt | $1.73 | Gildan | Cheape Tees | Multiple colors & sizes, +$2.65 for 2XL and 3XL |
Tools
| Type | Cost | Manufacturer | Supplier | Notes |
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| Linoleum Cutter Tips | $2.47 / 2 Tips | Speedball | Mister Art | |
| Linoleum Cutter Handle | $3.99 | Speedball | Mister Art | |
| Student Linoleum/ Wood Cutting Tools - Set of 6 | $2.90 | Richeson | eNasco | |
| Linoleum Cutter Set | $6.60 | Speedball | Dick Blick |
Stencils
For more stencils see Intro to relief press printing/stencils
