Gradient print inking looks amazing, and is actually pretty simple to do! These quick demos let you watch how to ink VBA’s Vandercook presses to produce rainbow & other gradient inking (aka “split fountains” or “rainbow rolls”) on type, and on type-high boards to create gradient-inked backgrounds. You’ll leave knowing enough to experiment & practice […]
Joomchi and Momagami are both a traditional Asian paper craft that creates textured handmade paper using your hands and water. This paper art dates back to the tenth century. (A.D. 918-1392). This processing transforms strong, long-fibered paper, such as kozo (mulberry) paper, into a material with a rich, leather-like texture. The resulting “kneaded paper” is highly […]
Secret Belgian binding (or crisscross binding) features a linear pattern of colored thread crisscrossing over and between the spine and the two covers. This structure holds the cover boards together without glue; signatures are then cleverly stitched into the spine. The result is a sturdy binding which opens completely flat making it perfect for journals, […]
One Block: Many Layers! Reductive Color Woodcut is a technique for creating a multi-layer print using a single block of wood. After each layer is printed, more of the original block is carved away. In this class, we’ll dive right in and create a 3 layer reductive cut based on an improvised drawing. No preparation […]