5 Reasons Why Buying my Botanical Lino Prints is a Great Idea
What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘print’?
You’re probably thinking of the many wall decorations and prints that you can buy in most shops and online and you probably won’t associate it with an original piece of art. You’re not alone because live in a world where so much is mass produced so It’s not surprising people think this. So whether you’re looking to buy some art for your home or as a gift, carry on reading to find out why I think buying original lino prints is a brilliant idea
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A glimpse into my studio space
Are you like me and are a little bit nosy? and want to have a nose at someone’s studio space? Have you ever wondered what a printmaker gets up to in their studio? Obviously I cannot speak for all printmakers and artists but I can let you in on one of my recent printing days and give you a little insight into my creative space
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Metal Creations: How I create the blue colours on my botanical metal sculptures?
I’ve been making my botanical metal sculptures for a while now and more recently I wanted to introduce some colour. After being about the technique called Patina I was interested in exploring this method. After a little bit of research I found out about a bit more. And after a failed attempt with salt and vinegar crisps (don’t ask) and a bit more experimenting, my homemade solution with table salt, water/white vinegar and ammonia began. Read on to find out how I make my botanical metal sculptures blue
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Metal Creations: How do I create the green colour on my botanical metal sculptures?
Several years ago I attended a few silversmithing courses at Bristol Folk House and after making a shed load of silver rings it was suggested by the tutor that I should have a go at making some little sculptures instead and use my botanical lino prints as inspiration
So armed with my learnt silversmithing techniques I began to make a series of sculptures of Money Trees and Cacti. I’ve been making these for a few years now and more recently I wanted to introduce some colour to them
I was told about a technique called Patina and after a little bit of research I found out about a bit more and my homemade kitchen experiments with ammonia and tobacco began.
Read on to find out what the hell Patina is and how I make my botanical sculptures green
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Lino Printing: How do I make my black and white botanical lino prints?
Usually when I create my botanical lino prints I will use the reduction method which is a way of creating multiple layers and colours using just one piece of lino. However over the past few years I have began to go back to doing black and white lino prints as well.
Black and white lino prints can be more dramatic and bold in appearance and have a modern graphic edge to them and make a lovely addition to any contemporary setting. So how do I make them?
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Metal Creations: How do I make my botanical metal sculptures?
I’ve been making a variety of copper and brass sculptures of mini money trees and cacti for a few years now using traditional silversmithing techniques. But how do I make them?
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Lino Printing Tips - What tools do you use for Lino Printing?
When starting out on your Lino Printing journey it can be a bit confusing deciding on which tools and materials to use and more importantly how to use them. There are so many to choose from it can be bit of an headache. So here's my guide on the type of tools you can get and how to use them safely.
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Lino Printing Tips: How do I make my colourful botanical lino prints?
The majority of my colourful botanical lino prints are created using the reduction lino print method. It’s a lovely technique where you can create multiple colours and layers just by using one piece of lino.
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Do You Need a Printing Press To Do Lino Printing?
One of the most asked questions I get is "Do you need a printing press to do Lino Printing?"
And the answer is no. Carry on reading to find out what items make great printing press alternatives.
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Clearance Sale: Botanical Inspired Ceramic Plant Pots
Update: Sorry Too Late The Sale Has Been And Gone
I’m having a clearance sale. Yay! When, where, how I hear you ask. Well it’s coming up at the end of the month, 27th to 30th August 2021, and it will be a sale of some of my botanical ceramics.
I’ve been making these pots for a few years now using one of my botanical lino prints for inspiration for the surface pattern, and the time has come to make some room, to have a clear out and to make new ideas come to life
So let’s have a sale. But before I get in to the details, let me give you some background info
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