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Published: 2012-07-03 13:28:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 691; Favourites: 16; Downloads: 15
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Description Here is a new reduction print, based on an old dial telephone : Siemens W48 made in Germany from 1948 to the 70's. I've brought one in a flea market and I'm fond of its shape (and weight, don't mess with it).

I thought this could be a subject for a black and white linocut. So I've printed 5 shades of grey with a single block, from the lighter to the darker. Still no press so I've consumed a lot of energy to make this final edition of 12. And my baren suffered a lot.

I'm quite proud of this one. I made few engraved mistakes, few marks outside the print as well, my registration system is improved. Any comments appreciated.

You can now buy this reduction linocut on my Etsy shop [link]
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Comments: 16

sandersblack [2012-07-07 04:06:59 +0000 UTC]

This is the balls!

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axlesax In reply to sandersblack [2012-07-09 08:27:24 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely ! Thanks a lot.

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Vanadaion [2012-07-06 20:44:18 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely unreal, this is an amazing piece! And a lino cut? The registration is awesome

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axlesax In reply to Vanadaion [2012-07-09 08:18:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much Vanadaion, I guess I was lucky with the registration.
Nice woodblocks BTW, keep goin' !

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shaunsheep [2012-07-05 20:46:00 +0000 UTC]

great stuff axle

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axlesax In reply to shaunsheep [2012-07-09 08:20:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot !

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ejcurtis [2012-07-04 10:26:07 +0000 UTC]

Stunning work. I've only been brave enough to do a reduction print once, registration isn't my strong point!

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axlesax In reply to ejcurtis [2012-07-05 06:41:33 +0000 UTC]

It's my second attempt, and I really like this. I'm gonna make others.
But that's such a long process !

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yohabroha [2012-07-04 06:29:44 +0000 UTC]

oh snap! this is nice! I agree with TalulaRoo! you're registration is pretty dead on.

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axlesax In reply to yohabroha [2012-07-05 06:39:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you !

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ReedM [2012-07-04 00:02:24 +0000 UTC]

That looks amazing.

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axlesax In reply to ReedM [2012-07-05 06:36:40 +0000 UTC]

In fact I made this shot quickly, and this one is not the best. I'll try to update this.
Anyway it's much better for real.

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whitneybroadaway [2012-07-03 13:53:15 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic- what kind of registration system do you use?

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axlesax In reply to whitneybroadaway [2012-07-04 07:07:21 +0000 UTC]

In fact it's quite simple : I print on a grid, so that I can align the paper and make several marks at the first color.

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whitneybroadaway In reply to axlesax [2012-07-04 14:07:58 +0000 UTC]

Wow, just a grid- I've only gotten registration as good as that with either a corner or pegs!

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axlesax In reply to whitneybroadaway [2012-07-04 14:51:51 +0000 UTC]

Well maybe I'm lucky !

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