Block Printing
Block Printing is one of the oldest types of printmaking, and has been around for thousands of years.  There is evidence that it existed as early as the fifth century BC, with actual fragments found from as early as the fifteenth century.  It has been done around the world, with roots in India, China and Japan.
Since there is such a long history of block printing, there are many different techniques, but it is essentially using a carved material covered in ink to transfer an image on to paper or fabric.  Block printing can be done with wood, linoleum, rubber, or many other materials, but I use linoleum for my work.
Images that are printed with this technique are typically much bolder than other types of printmaking: since the blocks are carved by hand, there is often less detail and more texture to the prints.  It is possible however, when using a very small knife, to carve blocks with a huge amount of detail.
Wooden Blocks
Vertical placement of 1-inch block
3-colour Registration block printing
Border block Printing
Half-drop block print
Border blocks
Kalash Motif
Jaal
Block Printing
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Block Printing

Block Printing is one of the oldest types of printmaking. Since there is such a long history of block printing, there are many different techniqu Read More

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