1st printing on new Takach press:
Woodcut block printed on t-shirts (and canvas) for collaborative project by Drive By Press. See Drive By Press’ photostream on Flickr.
And the finished shirt!
This technique (carving into MDF, printing onto t-shirts with etching press) was taught by Joseph Velasquez of Drive By Press. Thank you Joseph! Also been printing on canvas (same design) for a collaborative project to be presented by Drive By at the SGC Conference (Southern Graphics Council) this March in Philadelphia. It’s why the block was cut in the first place–for this Drive By “tribute.”
Relief or etching ink, with added oil to make a juicy ink. And lots of pressure when sending through press. Dries to touch within 24 hrs or so. I wait 48 hrs. Then heatset in hot drier. Then ready. Sometimes also add cobalt drier too. Does this help?
what type of ink did you use, and also how long did it take for the shirt to be wearable. since ive been looking to make my own shirts