Mokulito - Wooden Lithography Tutorial

Learn the principles of Mokulito (Wooden Lithography) in this 21-minute tutorial video that demonstrates the complete process of making and printing a Mokulito plate on an etching press. Follow along as the instructor guides you through preparing the plate, creating monotype paper, applying various marks using lithography ink, linoleum relief stamps, lithography crayon, and wire wool. The video covers essential techniques including carving into ply, applying talc and Gum Arabic to the plate, inking up, and making runners. A comprehensive materials list is provided with purchasing links for all necessary supplies including birch ply, etching inks, brayer rollers, lithography ink, newsprint, carving tools, and more. Perfect for printmaking enthusiasts looking to explore this unique wooden lithography technique.

Syllabus

1:33 Introduction
3:00 Preparing the plate
3:46 Creating monotype paper4:23 Creating monotypes marks on the plate5:34 Applying lithography ink marks on the plate
6:30 Applying linoleum relief stamps to the plate
7:02 Applying marks to the plate with lithography crayon
8:17 Adding linoleum relief stamps to the plate
8:53 Applying wire wool stamps onto the plate
9:14 Carving into the ply
10:30 Applying talc to the plate
11:26 Applying Gum Arabic to the plate
17:47 Inking up
18:10 Making runners