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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.
'''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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|start_date = {{date|Sept 10 2010|mdy}} @ 7:30 PM
|end_date = {{date|Sept 10 2010|mdy}} @ 9:00 PM
|cost = $20
|taught_by = Mfpotts
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|location = CBU
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== Overview ==
== 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.
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.


== Tools ==
== Items Needed ==
* Linoleum Block
{| class="wikitable sortable"
* Linoleum Carving Knives
|-
* Ink
! Type
* Brayer
! Cost
* Press
! Manufacturer
! Supplier
! Notes
|-
| [http://www.misterart.com/g98/Demco-Unmounted-Linoleum.htm Unmounted Linoleum]
| $2.69
| DEMCO
| [[Mister Art]]
| {{in to cm|6|abbr=yes}} x {{in to cm|8|abbr=yes}}
|-
| [http://www.misterart.com/g821/Speedball-Block-Printing-Oil-Ink.htm Block Printing Oil Ink] cost to group
| $4.15
| Speedball
| [[Mister Art]]
| Multiple colors, all the same price
|-
| [http://www.cheapestees.com/gillig100tsh.html?gclid=CNWs5Yn-5aECFZVY2god2wktKw Lightweight 100% Cotton T-shirt]
| $1.73
| Gildan
| [[Cheape Tees]]
| Multiple colors & sizes, +$2.65 for 2XL and 3XL, +$1.20 for colors
|-
| [http://www.enasco.com/product/4200191 Student Linoleum/ Wood Cutting Tools - Set of 6]
| $2.90
| Richeson
| [[eNasco]]
|
|}
 
== Instructions ==
{{Expand section}}


== Resources ==
== Resources ==
'''Materials'''
=== Materials ===
* Printing Blocks
{| class="wikitable sortable"
** [http://www.misterart.com/g98/Demco-Unmounted-Linoleum.htm DEMCO Unmounted Linoleum]
|+ Printing Blocks
** [http://www.misterart.com/g1237/Jack-Richeson-Linoleum-Block.htm Speedball Mounted Linoleum]
|-
** It's cheaper unmounted, then we can use double sided tape to mount it to the piece of Plexiglas we originally had marked out for doing the letter pressing.
! Type
** [http://www.misterart.com/g8101/Scratch-Art-Scratch-Foam-Board.htm Scratch Foam Board] - there is also the faux linoleum.. it's not a bad price and supposed to be easier..
! Cost
** [http://www.misterart.com/g1524/Speedball-Speedy-Cut-Printing-Blocks.htm Speedball Speedy Cut Printing Block] - speedball rubber, which is more flimsy but supposedly easier to carve and also more expensive...
! Manufacturer
* Ink
! Supplier
** [http://www.misterart.com/g821/Speedball-Block-Printing-Oil-Ink.htm]
! Notes
* T-Shirts
|-
** [http://www.cheapestees.com/gillig100tsh.html?gclid=CNWs5Yn-5aECFZVY2god2wktKw]
| [http://www.misterart.com/g98/Demco-Unmounted-Linoleum.htm Unmounted Linoleum]
| $2.69
| DEMCO
| [[Mister Art]]
| {{in to cm|6|abbr=yes}} x {{in to cm|8|abbr=yes}}
|-
| [http://www.misterart.com/g1237/Jack-Richeson-Linoleum-Block.htm Mounted Linoleum]
| $4.31
| Speedball
| [[Mister Art]]
| {{in to cm|6|abbr=yes}} x {{in to cm|9|abbr=yes}}
|-
| [http://www.misterart.com/g8101/Scratch-Art-Scratch-Foam-Board.htm Scratch Foam Board]
| $5.20
| Scratch Art
| [[Mister Art]]
| {{in to cm|69|abbr=yes}} x {{in to cm|12|abbr=yes}}<br>supposedly easier to start out with
|-
| [http://www.misterart.com/g1524/Speedball-Speedy-Cut-Printing-Blocks.htm Speedball Speedy Cut Printing Block]
| $7.99
| Speedball
| [[Mister Art]]
| {{in to cm|6.75|abbr=yes}} x {{in to cm|11|abbr=yes}}<br>much easier to cut, but also much more expensive
|}
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Ink
|-
! Type
! Cost
! Manufacturer
! Supplier
! Notes
|-
| [http://www.misterart.com/g821/Speedball-Block-Printing-Oil-Ink.htm Block Printing Oil Ink] cost to group
| $4.15
| Speedball
| [[Mister Art]]
| Multiple colors, all the same price
|}
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ T-Shirts
|-
! Type
! Cost
! Manufacturer
! Supplier
! Notes
|-
| [http://www.cheapestees.com/gillig100tsh.html?gclid=CNWs5Yn-5aECFZVY2god2wktKw Lightweight 100% Cotton T-shirt]
| $1.73
| Gildan
| [[Cheape Tees]]
| Multiple colors & sizes, +$2.65 for 2XL and 3XL
|}
 
=== Tools ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Type
! Cost
! Manufacturer
! Supplier
! Notes
|-
| [http://www.misterart.com/g8/Speedball-Linoleum-Cutter.htm Linoleum Cutter Tips]
| $2.47 / 2 Tips
| Speedball
| [[Mister Art]]
|
|-
| [http://www.misterart.com/g2851/Speedball-Linoleum-Cutter-Handle.htm Linoleum Cutter Handle]
| $3.99
| Speedball
| [[Mister Art]]
|
|-
| [http://www.enasco.com/product/4200191 Student Linoleum/ Wood Cutting Tools - Set of 6]
| $2.90
| Richeson
| [[eNasco]]
|
|-
| [http://www.dickblick.com/products/speedball-linoleum-cutters/ Linoleum Cutter Set]
| $6.60
| Speedball
| [[Dick Blick]]
|
|}
 
=== Stencils ===
''For more stencils see [[Intro to relief press printing/stencils]]''


'''Tools'''
[[File:Apple Logo Stencil.svg|thumb|left|Apple Logo Stencil]]
* [http://www.misterart.com/g8/Speedball-Linoleum-Cutter.htm tips]
[[File:Ubuntu Stencil.svg |thumb|right|Ubuntu Stencil]]
* [http://www.misterart.com/g2851/Speedball-Linoleum-Cutter-Handle.htm handle]
[[File:Ubuntu CoF Stencil.svg|thumb|left|Ubuntu Circle of Friends Stencil]]
* [http://www.enasco.com/product/4200191 set]
[[File:Php Stencil.svg|thumb|right|PHP Stencil]]
* [http://www.dickblick.com/products/speedball-linoleum-cutters/] - everything: more expensive per piece, but cheaper then misterart if bought in bulk (and I believe there is a coupon on retailmenot)

Latest revision as of 15:13, 13 September 2010

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.


Intro to Relief Press Printing
Information
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

This section requires expansion.

Resources

Materials

Printing Blocks
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
Ink
Type Cost Manufacturer Supplier Notes
Block Printing Oil Ink cost to group $4.15 Speedball Mister Art Multiple colors, all the same price
T-Shirts
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
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

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Apple Logo Stencil
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Ubuntu Stencil
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Ubuntu Circle of Friends Stencil
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PHP Stencil
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