Last week, The YouTube Algorithm thought I’d like to watch a video about making linocut prints.
After going down a fascinating rabbit hole of learning about carving techniques, Picasso’s reduction printing process, and a few other topics, I realized that this could be a great alternative to sewing custom tags into garments and other sewing projects I make.
I ordered up a box of pink erasers, designed a “2024” stamp, and set about finding my Speedball carving tool.
(That last step took a few days… I stored my rarely-used carving tool someplace clever so I’d remember where I put it.)
This morning, I carved my stamp, and I am pleased. It’s not perfect, but it’s what I wanted, and I’m not going to let perfect be the enemy of good.