Saturday, 17 March 2018

Vintage Printing Block and Derwent Inktense







I found this gorgeous vintage Indian printing block in Hayle Emporium , an amazing vintage shop selling all sorts of old stuff. I liked the flower and leaf design and bought it on impulse.

I had never printed with this type of block before and did it the way I usually do with a  brayer and Scola Art Print. I used old sheeting to test on and printed a row of flowers and I am pleased with how they turned out.




When the ink dried, Derwent Inktense ink pencils were used to colour in the leaves and petals. Straight off the bat, at first go, I am so thrilled with the results and can't wait to do so much more.  

Bags, aprons, tea towels all spring to mind...




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