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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. Da ...

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 shee ...

When spring settles in, everything feels lighter. The air is warmer, the days stretch a little longer, and kids seem to have extra energy they need to get out. One of the best ways to channel that re ...

Get Sharper Relief Prints by Dialling in Your Paper Choice Paper choice has a bigger impact on relief printing than many people expect. The same carved block can look flat and patchy on one sheet, th ...

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 foc ...

Linocut printing is a hands-on and satisfying printmaking process that many beginners find welcoming. At first glance, the number of tools and materials might feel like a lot. But with the right lino ...

Buying art supplies online is convenient, especially when you are not right next to a specialist shop. But when your order includes delicate materials like printmaking or watercolour paper, it is fai ...

Here at Art Supplies Castlemaine we believe in real customer service.  You might call it old school, I prefer to call it being honest.  So if you are looking for something that we don’t ...

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 ...

Unlock Sharper Relief Prints with Better Paper Prep Relief printing can feel very unforgiving. You carve carefully, roll out smooth ink, print with care, then lift the paper and see patchy blacks, fu ...

Blending acrylic paint can be a bit of a puzzle until you get the right brush in your hand. Even with solid techniques, blending often feels awkward when the brush doesn't match the job. Whether you' ...

If you've worked with aluminium plates for etching, you've probably noticed that the ink can behave differently to the way it does on copper or zinc. It can feel unpredictable at times, especially wh ...

Inks behave differently depending on how you use them. Some are made for sharp, clean lines that stay fixed in place. Others are better for soft washes that move with water and leave gentle shades be ...

Starting an art journal book is one of the simplest ways to stay close to your materials without pressure. It does not need a plan or polished ideas, only a spot to test what a colour does, how your ...

Cotton canvases are tried-and-true surfaces for many painters, giving a natural feel and steady absorbency under brush or knife. As winter edges in and the cool of winter eases across southern Austra ...

Some artists avoid black pigments not because they dislike them, but because they prefer a grey that feels livelier. The kind of grey that holds colour, shifts with the light, and doesn’t settl ...

Across studios in Central Victoria, heavier sheets tend to rise to the top when it comes to etching. It's not just preference, it's practical. Working with printmaking paper that can hold structure u ...

Aluminium etching is a familiar process in printmaking circles, but like most hands-on work, the small steps can make the biggest difference. If a plate isn’t prepped the right way, you are bou ...

In and around Bendigo, printmaking has found its place in sheds, classrooms, and shared studio spaces. When stocking up for a cold-season session, many artists look close to home for their materials.

Mixing colour gets easier when we start thinking about warm and cool versions of the three primary hues. It's one of those bits of knowledge that can clear up a lot of early painting frustrations. Gr ...