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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' ...

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 ...

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 ...

Graphite pencils often fly under the radar. They are modest, reliable tools that most of us have used since childhood. But hidden inside each one is a mix of clay and graphite that controls more than ...

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 ...

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 ...

Printmaking ink can act quite differently depending on the paper used. This becomes especially clear when comparing cotton-based sheets to ones made from wood pulp. The way the ink behaves, how it si ...

Drypoint printing has a soft but bold quality coming from the way the burr holds ink and leaves a raised, velvety line on printmaking paper. It is one of the more delicate intaglio techniques, and pa ...

When picking a new art journal book, most of us think about the cover, size, or how thick the pages are. But there’s something else hiding in plain sight that makes a big difference to how your ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As spring rolls into Central Victoria, many artists in Bendigo find themselves refreshing their routines and reaching for familiar tools with renewed purpose. For those working with ink, having the r ...

Choosing the right mesh count is one of those details in silk screen printing art that can make a big difference. For new artists or seasoned printmakers, it often comes as a surprise how strongly me ...

We’ve all had that moment of staring at a blank canvas and wondering, “Did I pick the right one?” Choosing between linen and cotton might seem like a basic decision, but once gesso ...