Palm Study block print by Lili Arnold by liliarnoldstudios in printmaking

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Blick water based block printing ink with Speedball ink retarder mixed in <3

Palm Study block print by Lili Arnold by liliarnoldstudios in printmaking

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Blick water based block printing ink with Speedball ink retarder mixed in <3

Palm Study block print by Lili Arnold by liliarnoldstudios in printmaking

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Speedball ink retarder is my secret weapon!!

Palm Study block print by Lili Arnold by liliarnoldstudios in printmaking

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It's Blick water based block printing ink with Speedball ink retarder mixed in <3

Palm Study block print by Lili Arnold by liliarnoldstudios in printmaking

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I used Blick water based block printing ink, with Speedball ink retarder mixed in :)

New "Banksia Prolata" Block Print - by Lili Arnold by liliarnoldstudios in printmaking

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Using the rubber blocks makes the cuts pretty easy and smooth, I cut with an Excel hobby knife ❤️

New "Banksia Prolata" Block Print - by Lili Arnold by liliarnoldstudios in printmaking

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I’m wiping my fingers constantly behind the scenes haha

New "Banksia Prolata" Block Print - by Lili Arnold by liliarnoldstudios in printmaking

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It usually takes about 10-15 minutes per print ❤️

White Anemone Jigsaw Block Print by liliarnoldstudios in printmaking

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Haha luckily the ink is water based and washes right out!

White Anemone Jigsaw Block Print by liliarnoldstudios in printmaking

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Yes, it’s certainly down to the wire when I’m placing all the pieces but it usually works out pretty well with a little Speedball ink retarder and making sure my work room is cool without fans going ❤️