- Printing Process
Whether the image of a holy Christian Saint or the portrait of a famous Kabuki actor, relief printing is a beautiful form of expression.
The production of originals requires profound knowledge of the materials and tools involved and close attention to detail throughout the whole process.
After creating the design, the image is transferred to a linoleum block using a permanent marker.
Using different shapes and sizes of gouge, the image is carved into the block by removing the “white” areas.
An even layer of oil based ink is applied to the raised areas with a brayer.
The hand deckled mould-made paper is placed on the inked block and these go through a printing press which transfers the ink to the paper with a huge amount of pressure.
The printed design is a mirror image of the block. After around three days of drying, the original is ready to be painted with watercolours and gouache.
Every original produced is signed and numbered, and due to the traditional high pressure printing process - and the hand-painted watercolours - every single one is unique.
- Shipping
Orders are usually dispatched within 3-5 working days
For international orders please note I am not registered for VAT and do not pre-pay duty or tax so you may be asked by your government or postal companies to pay additional fees.
If you are purchasing many tiems, you just need to pay for the higher shipping rate and select on the Shipping method "Add it to your current order" for the rest.
Stickers will be sent as a letter.
7"x10" prints will be sent as large letter.
10"x14" prints will be sent in a cardboard tube.
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