Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Leica Camera Moleskine Notebooks - The process

I have Jeannine of Saylor Made to thank for the inspiration behind this notebook. Jeannine had commented on Twitter that she liked the Cassette blank tape and wondered if I had a camera one too. I didn't, but it was such a great idea that it suddenly became a top priority!

Here's how I went about it.  


I prepared the lino with my design. Sometimes pencil lines are sufficient, however, this was late at night so it was best to redraw it with a fine felt tipped pen.



With the carving finished, it was time for the first print. I love this moment for the surprise that it holds.  


Rolling on the ink. I start to get a better idea of how the image will look printed.



Each new linocut gets printed directly into my art journal.  I could see at this stage that there were a few more cuts required, but I'm happy with the overall result.  



Finally satisfied with the design I was keen to print on the Moleskine Notebooks. These 2 designs are now available in a set or individually here.

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A link to this post can also be found at Crafty Soiree.

25 comments:

  1. beautiful! plus i love that you are spreading knowledge about the beautiful process of printmaking - no matter what medium, it always takes much more planning, time and consideration, but look at the results! always stunning. congrats darling.

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  2. I will be jumpy-clapping for a good long while when they arrive (bought today). The hardest part will be wrapping them up to send them away, especially since I'm about 5 months ahead of schedule. Thanks for the shout-out!

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  3. Oh my giddy aunt, the camera is amazing!!!! A good old fashioned camera (not a digital!) I LOVE it. The tape is pretty cool too, I know my hubby would love it.

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  4. Oh, such a nice post! I love process posts.. Great camera too. Howcome your lino is blue? It looks like something totally different from the lino I know of in Holland!

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  5. Thanks everyone! Kitty the "lino" I'm using here is not the traditional lino with the woven back. It's double sided (one blue, one green) and is slightly easier to carve than the light grey lino we also have here.

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  6. Those are fabulous, Chantal! So good, I immediately started trying to dream up a reason I "need" to buy them ;)

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  7. Gorgeous carvings, I always love seeing other people's carving process. And yes, that first print is always amazing... the anticipation ;)

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  8. Wow LOve it!!! Such a cute little print! Love seeing the process too :)

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  9. just rushed over & bought 3...great job!

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  10. wow! amazing! what a lovely surprise to have found your blog! i love it

    im following now, then im going to go through your archives

    xo em

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  11. they are amazing! thanks for sharing your work steps...
    happy cs

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  12. Wow, the details on the camera and the overall look are really impressive. Glad you made it a priority!

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  13. It really was a great idea and you executed it wonderfully!! Well done Chantal, it's absolutely fab!

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  14. I love the process shots..and I love the way the master looks when it is inked up... This is a great one :)

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  15. love these :: your perspective is really fun!! cheers!

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  16. wonderful prints! i like both cassette and camera...!

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  17. this is fabulous...you're oh so clever. love your gorgeous blog too x

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  18. Cute idea, well executed.
    Cheers, Louise

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  19. these are FABULOUS I love them sooo much great work

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  20. Where do you find such teeny tiny carving tools? All of mine are quite large and not great for fine lines. :(

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  21. Jess, I use speedball linocut tools - the fine blade - size 1 is what I use the most : )

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