#blockprinting — Public Fediverse posts

And there we have it. Didn't take as long as I was expecting.

#PrintMaking #BlockPrinting

I think you could say I like spiders... I have a fascination with the little creatures that people generally consider pests. I prefer to focus on species local to me. Do you see any you know?

#spider #spiders #arachnids #spiderart #spiderlover #art #artist #illustration #blockprinting

One of my recent art fixations has been linocut or block printing. The latest one I made was inspired by a special someone in my life that gives me all of the butterflies and shoots an arrow through my heart consistently. 🫀

#linocut #blockprinting #blockprint #artist #traditionalart #anatomicalart

One of the most #SolarPunk events to happen in Southern #Maine! This Saturday!!!

#BrunswickME - 2nd Annual #DIYFestival

Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm

#CurtisMemorialLibrary
23 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011

"Roll up your sleeves and bring your curiosity— our 2nd annual #DIY Festival is packed with #inspiration, #creativity, and #PracticalSkills! From #repairing the things you love to #preserving the #harvest, we're bringing together #makers, #growers, and #doers of all kinds to celebrate #SelfReliance, #community, and #craft. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just starting out, there’s something here for everyone.

DEMONSTRATIONS BY:

#UMaineCooperativeExtension (Strawberry Jam #canning preservation) | #MerrymeetingBayTrout Unlimited (#Flyfishing and #FlyTying) | #ArtVan (#ButtonMaking & #Crafts) | #RepairCafe | Design Your Own #Puzzle in the Children's Library | #BlockPrinting & more!

LECTURE SERIES in the MORRELL MEETING ROOM:

10:00 - Explore #NativeGardens with members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church's Earth Care Team

10:45 - Join the #MARIAProject from #BigelowLaboratory for #OceanSciences to learn what you can do with #MaineAlgae

11:30 - Enjoy a performance from Curtis' own Friday morning #Ukulele Friends

Noon - Try out a free #Pilates lesson with Routine. Bring your own mat if you can. 20 person limit.

Source:
https://curtislibrary.libcal.com/event/16450234

#SolarPunkSunday #LibariesRule #MaineLibraries #MaineEvents #RepairCafesMaine #PuzzleDesign #FoodPreservation #BuildingCommunity #Gardening #SelfCare

For an Alice in wonderland #ATC trade I carved a new stamp! The first time I used some kind of rubber (softcarve I think?). I usually work with cheap vinyl for my small scale stamps. I’m super happy with how it turned out! It’s my most intricate carve so far and the second time I carved a person (with a face shown, not counting masks).

#printmaking #blockprinting #art #aliceinwonderland #linoprint

The weather is cold and snowy today and i don’t handle crowds well, so will not be attending, but here is a print i made for my partner if she decided to go, or for future rallies

#noKings #linoPrint #blockPrinting #unicorn #alienBlockPrints

#blockprinting friends, looking for advice:

the air is really dry here, especially in the winter, which leads to some difficulties, especially with getting good transfers, when using water based inks... which I have to use because i do not have the space to safely store/dry oil based ink prints.
(yes, i already use a retarder)

i came upon a semi solution of dampening my paper, which resulted in much better transfer, but unfortunately also warped my prints into modern art sculptures.

1/?

Darn! This event is full! (Hopefully, they will offer it again!)

#Art in #Nature: #BlockPrinting Workshop

Friday, March 13, 2026, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

"Discover your inner artist! Create your own block printed cards and tote bag!

Join us for an afternoon of creativity! Block printing is a fun and easy way to create unique cards and decorate gifts, like cloth tote bags! Participants will leave with their block print, new skills, a set of their own handmade greeting cards, and a beautiful tote bag.

No experience required. All materials and some inspiration will be provided. We will have examples of block printing designs that relate to the flora and fauna of Maine which can be used to hand draw your own versions, or you can create from scratch! Stencils will also be provided. Ages 16+ Minimum of 5 registered participants to run."

Source:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/82742/art-in-nature-block-printing-workshop

#SolarPunkSunday #BlockPrints #ArtInNature #MakeArt #WellsME #LaudholmReserve

Follow me if you want to see more political and nature themed prints from an amateur artist.
#blockPrinting #firstFridayArtWalk

So, I heard about this place on #WMPG...

#WestbrookME - Past + Future Craft Exchange

"Affordable, sustainable, well-organized second hand crafting supplies"

They also offer classes, including how to use a #SewingMachine ($60 for Sewing Machine basics), #Quilting ($200 includes fabric & thread, and access to a quilting kit), #BlockPrinting on fabric ($50) and more!

"Give your unwanted craft supplies a good home

Get rid of your unwanted fabric, sewing machines, and other crafting supplies by donating to a good cause! In most cases, donations must be brought to our location in Westbrook. If your donation fits into two shopping bags or one large tote, then an appointment is not necessary. For larger donations, please schedule a time to drop off by contacting us or by using the scheduling app.

In special cases, we can pick up your donation if you are located within 150 miles of Westbrook, ME. Please email us with photos of the donation to arrange pick up.

Now offering store credit for donations! We will issue a $5 gift card for each large (16 gallon) bin of salable* material donated, and $10 for each repairable* sewing machine.

*Gift cards may be sent by email after donations are sorted and evaluated.

WHAT WE ACCEPT:
+ All kinds of fabric in pieces a quarter yard or larger, with intact selvedges, including bolts and rolls of fabric. Clean and folded is very much appreciated!
+ Notions like zippers, bias tape, velcro, elastic, thread, buttons. We do not want second-hand fusible items like interfacing.
+ Sewing tools like scissors, thread snips, needles, pins and pincushions, tape measures, chalk, seam rippers, supply organizers, dress forms.
+ Domestic sewing machines, depending on the model. We do not accept domestic sewing machine cabinets (space is limited and machines need to be able to fit on a shelf). We also take spare manuals, presser feet, power cords, bobbins, and other machine accessories.
+ Sewing patterns that are neatly folded and have not been cut into.
+ Sewing books, but not magazines.
+ Finished quilts, quilt tops, quilt squares.
+ Vintage handmade linens, such as embroidered napkins and handkerchiefs.
+ Batting, fiber fill, pillow forms, and foam.
+ Yarn - in skeins or balls and not tangled.
+ Knitting needles and crochet hooks.
+ Embroidery floss, embroidery and cross stitch supplies.

+ Beads, cord, and sequins.
+ Dyeing supplies
+ Rug hooking supplies, felting supplies
+ Any tools related to textile crafting.

WHAT WE DO NOT TAKE:
+ Dirty and damaged fabric and notions. Old thread, elastic, and interfacing will usually be thrown out.

+ Patterns that have been poorly re-folded and/or cut up.

+ Most magazines (some exceptions made for high-quality publications).
+ Bed sheets, curtains, tablecloths, etc. are better used by other organizations. Please do not donate the cut-off bottoms of curtains or clothing!!!
+ Finished or partially finished clothing or any other works in progress (with the exception of quilt squares).

Not seeing your items on this list? Just ask!"

Clink on the link below to make an appointment...

Source:
https://www.pastandfuturecraft.com/shop

To book an appointment for donations:
https://www.pastandfuturecraft.com/booking-calendar/donation-drop-off

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #FabricStore #Reuse #SewingClasses #CreativeReuseCenter

possibly weird confession:

I really like the smell of linoleum.
the pink rubber linoleum substitute didn't really have much of a smell, and the grey was oddly...sweet, but wrong.

but linoleum just smells...woody? and warm nice.

#linoCut #LinoPrint #blockPrinting #alienBlockPrints #linoleum

An unofficial guide to block printing via Austin Kleon

As I said in Friday’s newsletter, pretty much all I did over spring break was make block prints and listen to dub reggae.
Several folks asked how I do it, so I made a batch of videos to share. I learned a few of these tips in the workshop I took with Dana Tanamachi that I mentioned in my “Living Seasonally” newsletter.

I want to emphasize that I am a total amateur at this stuff, and I will miss a bunch that you can learn elsewhere in tutorials by more qualified people.
That said, I wrote a whole section in Show Your Work! about how there’s a lot of value in learning from beginners. Because beginners have only recently figured stuff out, they know what a beginner needs to know better than an expert does…

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2025/10/05/an-unofficial-guide-to-block-printing-via-austin-kleon-shared/

#art #artwork #craft #blockprinting #print #printing #shared

carved a new piece last night & made some prints this morning

Mostly happy with the lighthouse, the waves & clouds were a lot of fun!
Not quite happy with how the kraft cardstock worked - too textured. But still kinda cool.
Gonna turn the big ones into notebooks

#linoPrint #blockPrinting #art #alienBlockPrints

Before I begin experimenting, can anyone suggest what glue would work best for attaching "speedy carve" blocks to wood or acrylic backing?

https://www.amazon.com/speedball-4196-speedy-carve-printing-carving/dp/b003ig2b4q

#BlockPrinting

I know i need to label them with the title and sign them. but how do a mark an individual print or even an entire print run/edition to indicate that it's not a proper final draft type print, but still open to 'circulation'?

#printMaking #blockPrinting #linocut
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Up to no good…

#linoCut #blockPrinting #StampCarving #alienBlockPrints

& that lead to thinking about filling in bits w/ watercolor

& with a little searching found that that's totally a thing that some people do & the results can be really cool & now I think I have a big goal & am getting super excited w/ ideas

#blockPrinting #watercolor #art
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#OTD in 1603 James VI of Scotland was crowned James I of England, succeeding Elizabeth. Most famous for the establishment of Jamestown, Virginia (in James City County, on James River), he would go on to found a successful winery with his partner Ernest, Lord Bartles. #Linocut #Blockprinting

New shirt! Can't wait for it to dry.
"What's allowed usually changes nothing" #hangYouth #blockPrinting #diy #punk

Some of the folks who attended the #printmaking #workshop at #WellandCommunityOrchard 😀
With some of their original creations.

#LifeCycles #YYJ #Art #Community #workshop #DIY #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #CreativeArt #Crafts #HandsOnLearning #ViewRoyal #FamilyFriendly #AllAges #BlockPrinting

Here is a link to my progress pictures of my block printing for a friends laureling cloak.

https://pixelfed.social/p/etnmarchand/833428345831963511