It has a lovely grain which can be utilised and shown off in the actual print. I was also impressed with the quality and density of the wood provided, as some suppliers will offer a lower quality magnolia which has been of disappointment. Magnolia wood is the perfect choice for carving as it is not only relatively easy to carve compared to other fruit wood like Cherry, but it also allows one to carve a relatively good amount of detail without chipping or splintering. All in all, a good introduction pack which is affordable and will allow you to become familiar with the Japanese style of carving.Īlong with the good quality carving tools the kit provided 3 pieces of Japanese Magnolia 10 mm Side Grain Wood Block 110 x 160 mm. The pack comes with a small token stone, but I’d suggest getting yourself a whetstone suit for sharpening as this will make your life easier. They do tend to lose their edge after cutting harder woods such as magnolia, but can be sharpened to some effect using a proper whetstone. They come sharp and unlike a lot other cutting tools they have a nice wooden handle which is not only comfortable but is a good general size for different sized working hands.Ī little tip is you can cut them down to suit your own hand size (just make sure you take the time to measure before you cut). The pack contained a Set of 5 Japanese Woodcarving Tools, I’ve used these for many years in my introduction to Japanese woodblock course and they are a good beginner set. Let’s begin with carving tools, one can spend a fortune on accruing the best tools before being able to carve or now here to begin. So, let’s dive in and talk through the different materials and products that Jackson’s has included in the curated set. These included a good set of carving, quality wood, a few solid brushes for applying the pigment, a baren for printing, a reliable set of pigments and last and maybe most importantly a set of Japanese papers on which to print.
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Jackson’s Curated Sets: Moku Hanga Printmakingįor me when teaching the basics of woodblock printing you need materials which are reliable, affordable but also true to the nature of what professional quality tools offer. The curated set is beautifully wrapped and comes in an elegantly designed box, giving it a real authentic artisan feel, but don’t judge a book by its cover, right? Opening the set, I was surprised at the range of materials offered in this gift package more than enough to get you started with making your own woodblock prints. Akua Liquid Pigment, 4oz/118 ml x 4: Phthalo Blue Green, Jet Black, Red Oxide, Burnt Umberįirstly, when the curated set arrived, I got that little kid at Christmas feeling.Japanese Bamboo Baren Relief Printing, 10 cm.Sosaku Japanese Block Inking Brush, Size 60 mm.Sosaku Japanese Inking Detail Brush Size 15 mm.Awagami Washi Japanese Paper Printmaking Sample Pack, 21 x 26 cm, 20 Sheets.Japanese Magnolia 10 mm Side Grain Wood Block 110 x 160 mm x 3.I have been using the exact same list of materials in the Japanese woodblock workshops I run here in the U.K and I’ve been putting these products to the test for the last six years, so for me it was a great way for me to finally get to review the products in little more detail. I love trying new materials and I love any chance to make printing as accessible as possible. Last month when Jackson’s reached out and asked me to review some of their products I couldn’t refuse. Cornwall based artist Adrian Holmes tests the Jackson’s Curated Set for Moku Hanga Printmaking and shares his thoughts on each of the materials included and how suitable the set is for beginners to this method of Japanese printmaking.Īdrian Holmes Tests Jackson’s Curated Sets: Moku Hanga Printmaking
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