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As we move through mid-autumn into winter in Central Victoria, the temperature drops and the air gets heavier with moisture. Things start to quieten in the studio a bit, especially in printmaking. Damp air changes the way our tools behave, particularly when using etching tools. Lines that were once crisp can begin to soften for no clear reason, and wiping plates becomes just a bit more work than usual. These shifts are small, but they matter. Dam...

Starting relief printing at home feels exciting, but if your space isn’t right, it quickly gets messy. A bit of planning in the beginning makes a big difference. A steady setup can help you focus, avoid waste, and get more consistent prints from the start. Relief printing means cutting into a surface like lino, rolling it with ink, and pressing it onto paper. What stays raised gets printed, while the recessed parts stay blank. It’s mo...

When you pull your first good print, it often catches you off guard how much the paper really matters. Even with a well-prepped plate and well-balanced ink, the result can shift depending on the sheet beneath it. Handmade papers do not behave like machine-made ones. They take ink differently, hold texture longer, and often surprise you on the press. If you have been adjusting your technique but still not getting the impression you want, it might...