I was planning on having 2-3 weeks to carve the final woodblock, but of course it didn’t come together until the last minute. I had 4 days to carve, but it all came together in the end.
Woodblock printed map
The final print on Arches 140lb hot rolled 100% rag paper.
I can see why pear [...]
Some progress on the map project.
I was able to get hold of some pear wood from Hearne Hardwoods, a wonderful place with all different species of hardwood. The piece was 2″ thick and very curved, so I had it planed down and it is now about 1.5″. The board is 12″ wide on one side [...]
I have made some changes and some progress to my map. I have taken out the second lines between the US and Mexico. Even though Mexico isn’t part of the KW I didn’t want to use the same type of lines that I use to show water elsewhere on the map. I [...]
I am making a woodblock printed map of the US portion of the Known World for this Mudthaw (2010). This will be my third woodblock project, the first being a set of face cards for a deck of playing cards, and the second a very simple bookmark for a local event. [...]
Welcome to my Arts & Science project diary. This is where I will be keeping track of my current A&S projects. My interests are currently arrow making, woodblock printing, glass bead making, and medieval games. Visit my main website, www.blastedoak.com to see more about those topics.