{"id":1593,"date":"2016-01-28T17:57:29","date_gmt":"2016-01-29T01:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jimblodget.com\/blog\/?p=1593"},"modified":"2016-01-28T17:57:29","modified_gmt":"2016-01-29T01:57:29","slug":"nikki-linocut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jimblodget.com\/blog\/nikki-linocut\/","title":{"rendered":"Nikki – Linocut"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nikki – Block Print<\/p><\/div>\n

When I first moved to Oregon and lived out in the country, I got a puppy to keep me company. I called her Nikki (wild dog of the north). She was a Collie \/ Husky mix – a very smart, sweet dog. I used this photo of her as a reference for this linocut.<\/p>\n

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\"Nikki\"<\/a>

Nikki<\/p><\/div>\n

I carved the linoleum plate a little at a time over several days. This is the first time I’ve tried carving linoleum. I found it to be somewhat easier to cut than the soft rubber because being firmer it is easier to control the blade. I warmed the plate before carving to soften it up because it is too stiff when it is cold.<\/p>\n

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Nikki Plate<\/p><\/div>\n

The edges of the cut linoleum are sharper and cleaner than the soft rubber. It is easier to ink. So, the prints are more consistent. I did a short run edition of 6 prints on inkjet paper just to test the plate.<\/p>\n

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Nikki First Edition<\/p><\/div>\n

Battleship gray linoleum plate, Sax Arts & Crafts black block printing ink on inkjet paper. Image is 3.5×3 inches (9×7.5 cm).<\/p>\n

Jim<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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