The answer is yes you can print onto fabric!! We are throughly enjoying printing onto fabric at the moment. It’s so joyful what we can produce turning our prints in items such as cushions and lampshades. Read on to find out how you can print on fabric too …. Which Inks should I use? Cranfield’s…
Here at Ironbridge fine art’s we chose to stock the brilliant Cranfield’s printmaking inks. We have a wide range of etching inks and relief inks which allow for non toxic printing methods and a solvent free way of cleaning. We stock our inks in every colour, size and type, ready for most printing methods. Cranfield…
Ironbridge fine art’s artist Liz Gunning not only spends her time crafting beautiful pots, hares and vases she also has a wealth of knowledge and skill in spiritual and energy healing. Liz is now running a four day course to teach others the importance of spiritual and energy healing and how it can help you…
This weeks Gunning press printmaker is the fantastic Shelley Wingrove who runs Little Black Mare. Shelley, the owner of a Gunning press Number 2 works from her home studio where inspiration comes from Maisie’s wildflower meadow, or long walks in the woods and hills that surround her home. We sat down with Shelley to understand…
We are lucky enough to be able to stock most printmaking materials needed to get you set up and printing. Our materials range is at the heart of our gallery here in Ironbridge. It stands centre of stage showcase the many inks we offer as well as rollers and much more. As well as being…
This weeks Gunning press printmaker is the lovely Caroline Erolin who runs Erolin Studios. Caroline, the owner of a Gunning press Number 2 works from her home studio near Dundee, Scotland. Caroline’s work focuses on the natural world, especially animals and anatomy. She produces hand made traditional linocut prints and etchings. We sat down with…
Style… I think as a business and personally, our massive love and passion for all things printmaking comes through, as this is what founded the business way back when my Father (Dave Gunning) started etching and printmaking when he was a young degree student! We are practising full time printmakers and…
Here at Ironbridge Fine Arts we understand the importance of hearing feedback. So I sat down with Art teacher and printmaker James Millichamp to discover why he loves printmaking and using his Gunning Etching press. Why did you choose to purchase a Gunning Etching press?“At Shrewsbury High School, we chose a Gunning Etching Press because…
Shrewsbury high school are the latest and luckiest owners of a Gunning etching press No.2! Dave, a member of our team delivered and trained Shrewsbury High’s staff members on how to assemble, set up and print on their brand new Gunning etching press. The students at Shrewsbury high school have decided their Gunning etching press…
Thank you to those who have and continue to follow and support our journey as our brand evolves and develops to share our love for printmaking as a company. Our business has developed to offer Specialist printmaking workshops, the sale of our Gunning Etching presses, various printmaking materials as well as showcasing myself (Jenny) and…