Ukiyo-e Woodblock Printing - Old Tiger in the Snow

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With this 3D printed woodblock Ukiyo-e technique, you can print countless pictures to your heart's content. Printing is an incredibly relaxing and enjoyable way to spend the day. All you need is access to a 3D printer and some basic art supplies. These 3D files were carefully crafted by manually tracing lines and color separating instead of relying on automatic software, resulting in warmer reproductions of the original artwork that are reminiscent of listening to a vinyl record rather than digital. The outcome is a more beautiful and authentic version of famous Japanese works. You can now print your own pictures using acrylic, watercolor or even ink, on paper or cloth. This design features a stunning landscape print for an A4-sized paper but I highly recommend printing it slightly larger to allow for a border. It consists of 7 'woodblocks' which are named in the suggested order of printing. Instructions on how to use print pictures with acrylic paint can be found in the video and the downloadable PDF called 'The Kit'. 3D Print settings: I personally use a 0.6mm nozzle and a 0.3mm layer for speed, but the regular 0.4mm nozzle with a 0.2mm layer will give you even better detail at the expense of some extra time. The prints generally require a 300mm x 300mm print size, so if your 3D printer is smaller then simply scale the plates down. However, be sure to only scale in the X and Y directions, not the Z, as you must maintain the same thickness for the ukiyo-e printing technique to work properly. Use printer settings that create 100% solids rather than honeycomb inside, as this will yield better results. Note: Don't simply set it to 100% infill setting to achieve a solid print. Avoid long stretches of print head zig-zagging while it tries to do a very fine honeycomb structure, as this causes lots of vibrations and noise. Instead, by specifying a number top/bottom infill layers that are higher than the number of actual layers, the printer is forced to do a more efficient back and forth movement pattern for every single layer, resulting in a better version of 100% infill, smoother movement and less vibration. After printing each plate, use a sanding block and 120 grit sandpaper to make the top surface really flat so it holds paint evenly. This doesn't take long if you've used PLA plastic. The solid strip of plastic at the top does not need sanding, as it is there for you to attach your paper using masking tape - see my instruction PDF. More info can be found at https://bramtan.weebly.com and more designs will be coming soon. Enjoy!