Downloadable Guides

I’m building clear, practical explanations of my process so anyone can learn the techniques I use, step by step. I’ll keep this section updated as each guide progresses.

Prototype Guide Now Available!

The prototype for the first guide (the English/Spanish edition - more languages to come) is now available as a free download for anyone who wants to try it out and help me improve future editions. This early version is part of a “living document” process, and your feedback will help shape the final release.

Download the guide:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t2sVH6BujRTQL_kE4Wdmc8sn0KflVU2r/view?usp=sharing

If you’d like to share your thoughts, you can leave feedback here:

https://junikstuhf.com/feedback

I'll be starting on Vol. 2 (about transferring an image) right away, and am planning volumes covering the tools I use, my homemade registration jig, printing a linocut, my halftone process, multi color printing, and more! In the meantime, below are some quick answers to the questions people ask the most.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

What is your block made of?
It’s a sheet of vinyl glued to a plate that I 3D‑printed. The guide to how I make my blocks are available now at the link above.

What’s the tool that holds the drill bits called, and where can I get one?
It’s called a “hand drill” or “pin vise.” I got mine on Amazon, but they’re widely available online.

What are you using to transfer your images?
Acetone (nail polish remover) and a laser print. Most commercial copiers (Staples, etc.) produce laser prints, which should work.

Will it work with regular linoleum?
I’m not sure yet — I just ordered a piece from Amazon to find out. I’ll let you know.

Tell me about your registration jig.
It’s a handmade hinged setup that holds the block in the same place every time and uses tape marks and fixed registration pins (for multi color prints) to align the paper. It also keeps the paper clean by separating the inking area from the printing area, and the frame sits just below the block so the sheet doesn’t crease if my baren slips off the edge.

Where did you get your glass baren?
I got mine on Amazon, but I’ve seen them other places. Search for “Wenses glass block printing baren.”