Woodblock Print and Magnet

Joshua says he "wandered through art school." He was inspired by the printmaking teachers and learned the process on his own. In this project, Joshua makes a woodblock citrus print and then shares how he makes magnets that feature miniaturized versions of his original artwork.

Woodblock Print

Materials:

wood (plywood)
wood gouges
brayer
barren
ink
sheet of glass
paper

Steps:

1. Make a drawing. Trace drawing on tracing paper.

2. Use graphite paper to transfer traced drawing on to woodblock.

3. Cut out negative space with wood gouges.

4. Ink up block. Place paper on inked block.

5. Rub the back of the paper with a barren.

6. Peel paper off slowly and see!

Materials:

sheet of magnet
image printed on paper
spray adhesive
2-part pourable epoxy
scissors
wax paper

Steps:

1. Scan art into computer and print out.

2. Spray mount image to magnet sheet. Cut out shape.

3. Mix two-part epoxy. Pour epoxy on magnet. Wait for epoxy to dry.

4. Trim or sand any rough edges, etc., as needed.

Website: www.burningartist.com