Printing

Wedding Invitations from ScratchMy fiance and I are on a strict budget so we decided to cut some cost doing our own invitations. I work at a printing company and they told me I could print for free. My fiance gave me free reign as long as I made it green and had some floral patterns. I'll have to apologize for the lighting. I real... read more »

At-home screenprintingUsing fabric paint, freezer paper, and some ninja xacto skills, you can make your own handmade screenprinted clothes! The supplies For this project you’ll need something to screen print on, like a shirt or sweater, some fabric paint, an iron, freezer paper, a paintbrush, a design, and a really s... read more »

Printing PressI took a printmaking class and, after the experience, I just knew that I had to have a printing press of my own.  After much research, I decided that a platen press would work for me at home, and I started my shopping.  The press I wanted was beautiful but it was expensive and the cost of shipping w... read more »

Make a Roller Stamp. A big one!Using a rolling pin, a used inner tube and some sticky tape, you can make a really cool roller stamp. By really cool I mean really big. You can make prints as wide as the largest roller pin you can find (43 cm wide is standard), and as tall as you wish. Have a look at the video... If you can't p... read more »

Custom Save the Date Cards Make your own custom Save the Date cards using this classic linoleum cut - or lino cut - technique.    It's easy and fun, and it could save you a lot of money!  Once you get started, you'll want to make stamps for everything. Why go with boring old stationery that anyone could buy?  Make something... read more »

Sugru Wax Seal StampMake sure to check out my blog! Here is a little 'ible on how to make your own wax seal stamp! What You Need Pasta machine Sugru Pen Linoleum block print cutter (make your own here, it's the last 3 steps) Wooden block for a handle Sealing Wax (make your own here) stamping ink *optional* Aluminum... read more »

Easier Screen PrintingA year or so ago, I wanted to get into screen printing, so I bought (aka my mom gave me) a Speedball starter set. It came with a screen, ink, and even everything photo emulsion. I thought I had it made. I didn't. I couldn't get anything to look good, no matter how hard I tried. The ink either bled ... read more »

Guide To Zine MakingZines are self published materials with short print runs. Zines can be about anything from your favorite band to what you did on your summer vacation. The world of Zine making is a largely underground. Zines are a perfect way to express ideas or feelings that are not fit for the main stream due to ... read more »