Welcome to Block Printing!

2025-06-13

In this delightfully inky episode, Rachael and Nikki roll up their sleeves and dive into the wonderfully textured world of block printing. Whether you’re curious about carving your first lino block or you’ve admired the crisp charm of hand-pressed woodblock prints from afar, this is your cozy beginner’s guide. The duo chats through the basics—what makes wood and linoleum blocks different, the tools you’ll need to get started (hint: don’t skimp on the carving tools!), and their own trial-and-error stories from their ...

In this delightfully inky episode, Rachael and Nikki roll up their sleeves and dive into the wonderfully textured world of block printing. Whether you’re curious about carving your first lino block or you’ve admired the crisp charm of hand-pressed woodblock prints from afar, this is your cozy beginner’s guide.

The duo chats through the basics—what makes wood and linoleum blocks different, the tools you’ll need to get started (hint: don’t skimp on the carving tools!), and their own trial-and-error stories from their earliest prints. Expect plenty of practical tips, a few chuckles over inky mishaps, and their favorite ways to use block prints in everyday crafting—from greeting cards to tea towels.

Pull up a seat in the studio, pour yourself a cup of something yummy, and get ready to fall in love with the tactile magic of printmaking. 🎨✨

Links for the episode:

The Invention of Woodblock Printing in the Tang (618–906) and Song (960–1279) Dynasties - Education

Woodblock Prints in the Ukiyo-e Style - The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodcut | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock Printing | Brian P Coppola

https://www.britannica.com/art/printmaking

The History of Printmaking from Wood Blocks to the Digital Age : SNAP

HIstory of Lino Printing

The History of Lino Printing and its Artists

The Evolution of Linoleum

Linoleum cut | MoMA