Wood engraving is a relief printmaking technique where an image is carved into an end grain block of hardwood – the density of the end grain wood allowing for extremely fine detail to be translated in the finished print. In this film, wood engraver Duncan Montgomery takes us through the fundamentals of this printmaking method, introducing important concepts, and providing demonstrations and tips to help you get started with this historic and intricate printmaking technique.

0:00 Introduction
0:20 What is Wood Engraving?
1:42 What’s the Difference Between Woodcut and Wood Engraving?
2:11 What Woods are Used?
2:39 Caring for Wood Blocks
3:30 Preparing the Surface for Engraving
4:18 Transferring a Design to the Wood Block
6:51 Types of Engraving Tools
9:57 Using a Sandbag to Support the Block
10:47 The Engraving Process
14:14 The Printing Process
18:23 Adjusting Your Block After Printing
19:31 Cleaning After Printing
19:48 Looking After Your Tools
22:00 A Summary of the Wood Engraving Printing Process
22:45 Credits

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