Tuesday 8 February 2011

My Secret Weapon


How do I get fine detail in linocuts? With this little chisel I inherited from my dad. (And I also just like cutting out really complicated stuff.)

8 comments:

Rikkianne said...

That is so cool!

Denise Kiggan said...

Wow! Sentimental and so useful!

Deniz said...

wonderful!

creativegirl said...

handed down tools are the best! What a cool dad. The chisel is my pal too.

Heloise said...

Ah-ha! So now I know - I don't think they make them like that anymore, more's the pity.

Miss Molly said...

cool shot. have just come across your blog now and i love

Pinktulip said...

You make it sound so easy...

Lauren Fleshman said...

Hi Jesse,
It was so great to stumble on your site when researching block printing for fabric. I'm working on a line of designs right now that could be used in a variety of ways, but I want to start with putting the design on t-shirts, greeting cards, and a larger prints to hang for wall art. Before I get to carving, could you tell me what you think is the best material to use...lino blocks vs some of the other techniques you've been discovering lately? I noticed your blog entry about foam and perspex. I have never heard of that before. Maybe I could email you a picture of one of my designs to get your input? I'd be so grateful if you could save me the trial and error and point me in the right direction.
Thanks,
Loz