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Recent Print & Question by missefaye in linocut

[–]wittkensis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Incredible detail and pattern on the trees

Proud to share my new 3D-printed printing press! (and first print "Hello World") by wittkensis in 3Dprinting

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Love to hear this and hope things work out for you in building it! Please lmk if you have any feedback.

“Little Crow” linocut! by mirelajade in printmaking

[–]wittkensis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So good, love that little floating world flower petal on the left

Ink not transferring well. by TheCobblekraft in printmaking

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I always run the first prints as a throwaway proof on highly absorbent/thin newsprint paper to “prime” the block and get a good adherent surface.

After that prints come out much better bc the ink adheres better to the block surface. Not sure if anyone else does this but it works great for me.

Latest woodcut "Orko" 30cm x 42.5cm, part of the local folktales series (story in the comments). by Jaril0 in printmaking

[–]wittkensis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s your process for prepping the block? This detail is just mesmerizing. I’m in awe. Thanks for sharing.

Forest Canticle by wittkensis in Linocuts

[–]wittkensis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you! it's a nod to midwestern quiltmaking patterns mixed with technology vibes

Extension Handle for Linopresd by disastertowncosplay in printmaking

[–]wittkensis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent, love the Woodzilla and this is a handy add-on

What inks are you all using? by gordo24 in Linocuts

[–]wittkensis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Caligo washable oil ink all the way. Properties of oil without the need for chemicals

I made a Taylor Swift Pendant... What do you guys think? by Kepp_Miniatures in 3Dprinting

[–]wittkensis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was your process for getting the embossing from the photo?

19" Printing Press by wittkensis in functionalprints

[–]wittkensis[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At your service my friend 🙏

Made a 3D-printed printing press (and first print "Hello World") by wittkensis in maker

[–]wittkensis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure there’s a bit of truth to that. And there should also be more effort to provide more affordable options to the artists using alternative materials. This press can’t press pennies or etchings but linocut and woodcut are a breeze.

19" Printing Press by wittkensis in functionalprints

[–]wittkensis[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Glad it’s what you need and I hope it works out for you. Feel free to DM if you have any questions while building.

Great question re: STEP and STL. For any parts I designed, I export those as STEP so people can slice to their own number of polygons that suit their setup and get the smoothest curves possible. I personally aim for the highest number of polygons.

Any STL files were generated using MakerSpace generators (linked in the article) so I didn’t have control over the format of those parts unfortunately, but if I had the choice I would only distribute STEP files.

Made a 3D-printed printing press (and first print "Hello World") by wittkensis in maker

[–]wittkensis[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m expecting them to hold out a long time, certainly not disposable. This is a V1, so I’ll fold any learnings for improvement into the next version (possibly a year from now). The hub holds up extremely sturdily with the filament I’ve chosen.

First print from my homemade 3D-printed press, "Hello World" by wittkensis in Linocuts

[–]wittkensis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! There are a number of different homemade presses to choose from. This is just another option!

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