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When the weather starts to cool, we notice more artists swapping out plaster for silicone in their moulding work. It’s not just about preference. The cold air actually changes how some mouldmaking supplies behave during the casting process. Thicker coats, slower cures, and brittle edges are the kinds of issues that start to show up more often in winter. If the space you’re working in isn’t heated, or you’re casting in an o...

Working with printmaking equipment at home can feel both exciting and manageable when you’ve got a setup that suits your space. Whether you’re experimenting with linocuts or trying drypoint for the first time, having the right kit makes the process smoother and helps your prints come out consistent. Home studios vary. Some of us are using the corner of a sunroom, others might take over the kitchen table. That’s why picking equip...

Get Cleaner Prints by Understanding Ink Viscosity Printmaking ink can feel tricky. Your plate looks great, you ink carefully, run it through the press, then the print comes out patchy, over-inked, or with all the fine detail lost. Often the problem is not your plate or pressure; it is the “feel” of the ink, how it moves and holds together. That feel is ink viscosity. When you understand how thick or loose your ink should be for your p...