Printmaking
Printing one design many times from carved lino, stamps, silk screens or gel plates.
Printmaking
- To start
- $40
- Each month
- $10
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
- You end up with something you made.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make things
- You want to express yourself
Maybe not if
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
- You want it to be social
What it feels like
PrintmakingAverage arts & Expression hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$40Costs more to start than 54% of hobbies
$10Over a year, more than the kit
$160About $2 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Carve a simple leaf into lino and print a run of ten cards.
1 hour or moreAt homeEasy to start
Questions
How much does printmaking cost to start?
About $40 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $10 a month once you are going.
How much time does printmaking take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Can I do printmaking at home?
Yes. Needs a table or a corner.
Is printmaking good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Carve a simple leaf into lino and print a run of ten cards.
Do I need other people for printmaking?
No. It works fine on your own.