March 2008

Found

March 27, 2008

Yesterday, while digging out my inks and brayers and stuff, I discovered some old linoleum blocks that I made four-plus years ago. I found a sunflower block that I’d carved and proofed — intended for our wedding invitations — but never ended up using. So despite the fact that it’s completely dried out and super-rigid, [...]

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The proof is in the printing

March 26, 2008

Today I decided to take a break from everything to pull some proofs. I got, like, one really nice print out of it, but more importantly I got the taste of printing back in my mouth. And I like it. I decided to document some of the block printing process for those who don’t know [...]

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Wonder-cut

March 19, 2008

Here’s a sneak peak at a new card design, currently in production. I’m using a piece of Blick Wonder-Cut linoleum that I’ve had sitting on the shelf for at least two years. Amazingly enough, it’s still flexible and soft, and cuts like it’s brand-new — MUCH easier than regular linoleum. (I could use a new [...]

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Mail enhancement

March 12, 2008

There is a fine line between simple and uninspired. The difference is in the details — the little personal touches that make just one invitation, letter or greeting stand out against the nondescript hodgepodge of — well — mail. Whether it slips gracefully out of its envelope and whispers sweetly, or audaciously enters the room [...]

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