​1
Sketch a design on paper.  Ideas can come from anything that interests me or brings me delight - anything I want to share.

​2
Transfer the pencil design onto the rubber block.  (For wood, I draw the design directly on the block.)
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3
Carve out every part of the design that is to remain white (or paper-colored.)  Leave behind every part that is to be black (or ink-colored.)

4
​Roll the block with ink.  Ink covers the un-carved parts of the block, but does not go down into the carved areas.

5
Lay paper onto the inked block and press.  I press by hand with the back of a large wooden spoon.

6
Pull up the print and admire!
​Then repeat steps 4 and 5 many times.

7
Select the prints for the edition, and destroy all others.  Label the edition.  Each print is numbered and signed.

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​Show my work!
Talk with people, and share stories about the things we love.

Click here to read an interview about how I got started printmaking, my methods, my creative process, and more.
Or read a blog entry about the process of making the "Glimpse of Paradise" block.
Get an introduction to my studio at this blog post.
Ready to try it yourself?  Here's the handout explaining the materials and steps I use.