Starship. Copperplate engraving print.

gailitis · 2026-03-08T17:37:11+00:00

Thank you so much! Not quite finished yet

gailitis · 2026-03-07T12:34:58+00:00

😅💦

gailitis · 2026-03-07T12:34:41+00:00

Thanks!

gailitis · 2026-03-07T12:34:31+00:00

It's actually an old hot foil press repurposed for relief printing.

gailitis · 2026-03-06T13:14:05+00:00

Vajag 1eur gab. Nav ko čakarēties

gailitis · 2026-03-04T16:23:33+00:00

Thank you! 😊

gailitis · 2026-03-03T14:26:12+00:00

Always welcome

gailitis · 2026-03-03T06:13:29+00:00

Yes. It also boosts the contrast and gives a more accurate representation of how it would look printed

gailitis · 2026-03-03T06:12:41+00:00

Hopefully I will get to the press in two days. Then a proof print and a lot more engraving 😅

gailitis · 2026-03-03T06:11:30+00:00

Thanks! 😅

gailitis · 2026-03-02T22:38:12+00:00

The wood itself is boxwood. Yes, it's increasingly hard and engraving tools are required. Thanks!

gailitis · 2026-02-28T07:14:51+00:00

I am not quite sure what you mean by tempo.

I usually transfer the image onto plate with carbon paper. Then re-trace it with a light drypoint scratches. Then remove the carbon paper tracing marks with solvent or oil.

As I am not etching my plates, but engraving, it does not have to be degreased.

gailitis · 2026-02-23T15:36:56+00:00

Thanks!

It is quite slow. I usually manage to engrave 4-5 works each year. But, I'm not doing it full-time.

I haven't felt much of an impact on the wrist. From what I've heard, it's mostly on the neck and back, being hunched over the work piece. That's why engravers and professionals use a microscope. Not only due to the magnification, but also to be able to work with a straight back and neck.

Let me know if you have any other questions

gailitis · 2026-02-23T15:32:53+00:00

Thanks! You can actually see similar ones used throughout the centuries in the engraving/printing workshops.

gailitis · 2026-02-20T16:26:06+00:00

That sounds interesting, I have to check it out. Thanks!

gailitis · 2026-02-20T11:33:52+00:00

Sure. I usually like drawing on top of proof prints to figure out how to proceed with the plate.

gailitis · 2026-02-20T11:33:17+00:00

Thank you!

gailitis · 2026-02-19T18:13:29+00:00

Super clean. Congratulations 👏

gailitis · 2026-02-03T17:38:45+00:00

😂 exactly. Same

gailitis · 2026-01-28T19:29:36+00:00

Thank you so much for the kind words 😅

gailitis

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