DALEK

Dalek
2.5" x 3.5"
Block Print
Open Edition
4/25/10


The Daleks are Doctor Who's prime nemesis. I've decided to do a series of the iconic Doctor Who images. Next up may be another Tardis, or a Cyberman.

A friend asked how the lino prints are done:

Step 1. Draw out the image.
I draw it in pencil, and then ink it. To better define the drawing.


Step 2. Carve out the image.
I use Speedball cutters.


Step 3. Ink it.
I didn't take pictures of the inking process, but here are the tools I use:


I started doing the prints using Cold Press water paper I had laying around. I'm going to use Hot Press paper exclusively from now on. It takes the ink much better. I also feel I've got a much better grasp on printing evenly.