Stynky Tudor Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Between Duchess's thread here and conversations with Mary Diamond & Willaim Brand, I think we need to do a group block print on canvas project... Now that I'm obsessed by the topic, I ordered some Ornamental art design books from Dover. Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Iām in! Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Stynky Tudor said: Between Duchess's thread here and conversations with Mary Diamond & Willaim Brand, I think we need to do a group block print on canvas project... Now that I'm obsessed by the topic, I ordered some Ornamental art design books from Dover. Ā Tell me more! Ā I could see doing a couple of different options: A traveling yard of canvas that each participant would add a print to using fabric inks. A submission of carved blocks for one person to print. We could maybe do a mini virtual workshop sort of thing using speedy carve or rubber erasers to create blocks. A mini print exchange A block printed canvas patch exchange (where my old school punks at?) I have ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Duchess said: I could see doing a couple of different options: A traveling yard of canvas that each participant would add a print to using fabric inks. A submission of carved blocks for one person to print. We could maybe do a mini virtual workshop sort of thing using speedy carve or rubber erasers to create blocks. A mini print exchange A block printed canvas patch exchange (where my old school punks at?) I love all these options. The "Traveling Yard(s)", mail out a square yard of canvas to everyone involved, they place their stamp and send it on. At the end everyone would end up with a yard of canvas all stamped up! The "Mini Print Exchange" or the "Block Print Patch Exchange" are all great ideas too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 Not that I propose anything as intricate or complicated, at least not for our first project, but here's some period examples. I don't have a date or details for this one, their site is down for maintenance. 1850 Europe Block Print Vest 17th c French Block Print Fabric 16th c Spanish Block Print Silk Damask 15th - 16th c Egyptian Block Print Fabric 15th -16th c Spanish Block Print Line 16th c Flemish Block Print Fabric 16th c Italian Renaissance 16thc Block Print Fabric 12th -13th c NW Europe Gold Ink Taffeta Late 16th c Spanish Block Print Fabric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Interesting! If each person were to make a unique block print design, but with a border consistent across all the blocks, we could tile them together into a larger pattern. Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Mary Diamond said: If each person were to make a unique block print design, but with a border consistent across all the blocks, we could tile them together into a larger pattern. Originally I thought it would be cool to have a square of material, randomly stamped by each artist. But having everyone create a print block within a unifying boarder pattern - that's even better! Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Stynky Tudor said: Originally I thought it would be cool to have a square of material, randomly stamped by each artist. But having everyone create a print block within a unifying boarder pattern - that's even better! Ā š Boarding patterns! I can just see a pirate captain holding up a football diagram board now, to a rapt audience of piratesā¦Ā š Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 For a first go round I'd suggest just your original thought, a square of material that each person could print on. I could likely source some cotton blanks to use, similar to the one here. I would recommend that we keep the number small, say 5-10 participants for the first go round. Send all the squares together along with some fabric ink. Just given the nature of printing it is easier to print all at a time. And we'd want to make sure that the finished product is not going to wash away without forcing everyone to buy ink. I can work on putting this together as event later this summer if you like. Curate some tutorials for different ways to make a block and work up some directions on size etc. What do you think Stynky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Duchess said: What do you think Stynky? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Duchess said: For a first go round I'd suggest just your original thought, a square of material that each person could print on. I could likely source some cotton blanks to use, similar to the one here. I would recommend that we keep the number small, say 5-10 participants for the first go round. Send all the squares together along with some fabric ink. Just given the nature of printing it is easier to print all at a time. And we'd want to make sure that the finished product is not going to wash away without forcing everyone to buy ink. I can work on putting this together as event later this summer if you like. Curate some tutorials for different ways to make a block and work up some directions on size etc. What do you think Stynky? Oh my word, šš¤£ that print! Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Duchess said: For a first go round I'd suggest just your original thought, a square of material that each person could print on. I could likely source some cotton blanks to use, similar to the one here. I would recommend that we keep the number small, say 5-10 participants for the first go round. Send all the squares together along with some fabric ink. Just given the nature of printing it is easier to print all at a time. And we'd want to make sure that the finished product is not going to wash away without forcing everyone to buy ink. I can work on putting this together as event later this summer if you like. Curate some tutorials for different ways to make a block and work up some directions on size etc... I've been spending way too much at the local thrift stores lately and have a source for (thick) cotton panels - just let me know what size I should make them... I assume that will depend on stamp/block print size and number of times to be printed. In the end I think it would be cool to frame and hang on the wall.Ā I agree on the number of participants. Currently there's only seems to be the 3 of us, Duchess, Mary D & meself, with a possible 4th, William. And it makes complete sense for individuals to make all of their prints in one go, for consistency and quality. And you are most welcome to create a block print lesson plan/tutorial! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 So what elements are going into our boarder(s)?Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 A thread to collect ideas for the Traveling Yard -Ā A Pyracy Print Exchange project. For right now: If you're interested in participating, chime in here. If you have ideas, share those too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 9:30 AM, Stynky Tudor said: ...I ordered some Ornamental art design books from Dover. Buying books blind over the internet/off Amazon - not the best idea. At least not for visual media. Looks like it's time to visit my local/physical book store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Stynky Tudor said: Buying books blind over the internet/off Amazon - not the best idea. At least not for visual media. Looks like it's time to visit my local/physical book store. Oh no! I stumbled across a folder of Pennsylvania Dutch designs at an antique store last summer, so you might try hitting up antique stores with art books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 28 minutes ago, Duchess said: ...you might try hitting up antique stores with art books. Good idea - I'll give that a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 On 3/6/2023 at 6:46 PM, Mary Diamond said: Oh my word, šš¤£ that print! I've worn it to work a few times. The results have been...interesting...š Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 You prolly dont want me involved LOL... Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 hour ago, madPete said: You prolly dont want me involved No actually, right now the more the merrier!...I think. As for kinds/types of content, that's up to Duchess. But I think this first round is more about fun and becoming familiar with the tools and learning the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 My youngest son bought some tools and I guess its a rubber block that you can carve? I'd have to get ambitious again. Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Duchess said: I've worn it to work a few times. The results have been...interesting...š š Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 3 hours ago, madPete said: You prolly dont want me involved LOL... I would love to see what you come up with! My creativity tends to be far more straightforwardā¦ Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 6 hours ago, madPete said: OMG, it would be hilarious to make a period style city scape /day in the life type scene using these characters in block print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 3 hours ago, madPete said: My youngest son bought some tools and I guess its a rubber block that you can carve? I'd have to get ambitious again. There's a bunch of different things you can do! A not exhaustive list of things to use: Piece of wood lumber (pros: small pieces are often cast offs and easy to find, con: grain can be a pain work with, just do all your carving with the grain, absorbs ink) Linoelum block (pros durable, can be carved in any direction, consistent. cons: can be expensive, might want a way to hold it while carving, set size unless you want to saw) unmounted linoelum (pros, easy to cut to size, straightforward carving. cons: not rigid, easy to accidentally cut through, still kinda expensive) rubber blocks for printing, ie Speedy carve (pros: pink is super easy to carve, easy to cut to size cons: kinda expensive, might be hard to source, not long term durable) pink eraser blocks (pros:cheap, easy to find, easy to carve. Cons: small size, hard to hold while carving) potatoes (Pros: easy to care, easy to find, cheap. cons: kinda wet and starchy. rots) 3D printing (Pros: I dunno? Fun to combine lots of skills, no hand strength needed Cons: expensive, time consuming, high learning curve) Other things that aren't exactly carving or block printing that you could do: Mono printing, basically painting with the ink and then making one print of that Found objects, finding material with interesting texture/relief and printing with those this is really easy to do with leaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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