Shona Branigan : Salmon Jam Press
Here at Salmon Jam Press, Cassie, Moss and I are never far from our source of inspiration: the trees and rivers of Northumberland.
I am an artist printmaker, creating wood prints, wood engravings, woodcuts and letterpress from my musings on the river bank, and often in the river itself.
I try to stay true to nature and my wonder at what we find.
Great value for original hand printed pieces of work.
Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy what you find.
Salmon Jam Press at the Biscuit factory
I have 9 pieces of work in the design/innovate/craft exhibition which runs from 1st June to 26th August 2018.
We had a fabulous opening night with so many visitors printing their own piece of wood!
I will be back at the Biscuit Factory offering demonstrations and have-a-go at printing.
Saturday 23rd June 11am-1pm
Saturday 30th June 11am-1pm
Sunday 1st July 11am-1pm
Come and find me on the ground floor in the printmaking section of the gallery, it will be lovely to meet you.
Salmon Jam Press will be at Woodfest!
2 DAYS OF FUN
for the whole family
Now in its 17th year WoodFest Country Show is a celebration of all things wood, located in the heart of the North Wales countryside, on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th July 18.
Spread over 30 acres the festival showcases a variety of wood related activities, crafts and forest industries. Timber professionals and competitors from around the world come together to compete in a range of skilled competitions. Pole climbing, chainsaw carving, axe racing, wood chopping and logging skills, extreme mountain biking WoodFest Rocks music festival and much more!
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"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful. I do not want art for a few any more than education for a few, or freedom for a few."
William Morris
Featured products
Cotton T- Towel Burr Elm Print
£12.00
Beautiful 100% cotton T-Towel, made in the UK showcasing the Burr Elm print.
Size: 48cm x 74cm. ( 19 inches x 29 inches )
Long or Round wood prints Burr Elm
£25.00
Display your wood print linear or circular!
I have hand burnished Burr Elm to create long prints which look great as a set either on the wall or as rounds which sit beautifully on display.
Each print is stitched with bookbinders thread so that you can tie a bow in it to make your circular print.
Printed onto Fabriano Unica paper with oil based Printing ink.
Size: 70cm x 12 cm Linear format ( 27.5 inches x 5 inches )
Circular format: Diameter 18cm ( 7.5 inches )
Prints will be posted flat.
Long or Round wood prints Burr Oak
£25.00
Display your wood print linear or circular!
I have hand burnished Burr Oak to create long prints which look great as a set either on the wall or as rounds which sit beautifully on display.
Each print is stitched with bookbinders thread so that you can tie a bow in it to make your circular print.
Printed onto Fabriano Unica paper with oil based Printing ink.
Size: 70cm x 12 cm Linear format ( 27.5 inches x 5 inches )
Circular format: Diameter 18cm ( 7.5 inches )
Prints will be posted flat.
Long or Round wood prints Yew
£25.00
Display your wood print linear or circular!
I have hand burnished Yew to create long prints which look great as a set either on the wall or as rounds which sit beautifully on display.
Each print is stitched with bookbinders thread so that you can tie a bow in it to make your circular print.
Printed onto Fabriano Unica paper with oil based Printing ink.
Size: 70cm x 12 cm Linear format ( 27.5 inches x 5 inches )
Circular format: Diameter 18cm ( 7.5 inches )
Prints will be posted flat.
Featured collection
Framed or mounted Original Print of Yew 2
£170.00
This piece of wood was sanded, burned, wire brushed, and then inked. The wood isn't level enough to be put through the press so this image is hand burnished using a...
Framed or mounted Original Print of Yew 1
£170.00
This piece of wood was sanded, burned, wire brushed, and then inked. The wood isn't level enough to be put through the press so this image is hand burnished using a...
Framed or mounted Original Print of Burr Elm 2
£150.00
This piece of wood was sanded, burned, wire brushed, and then inked. The wood isn't level enough to be put through the press so this image is hand burnished using a...
Framed or mounted Original Print of Burr Elm 1
£150.00
This piece of wood was sanded, burned, wire brushed, and then inked. The wood isn't level enough to be put through the press so this image is hand burnished using a...
Mounted original Oak Tree round Print
£350.00
This is a print from the cross section of a 190 year old Oak Tree from the National Trust property, Allen Banks, Northumberland. The tree fell in 2017. The NT...
Mounted Original Oak Tree Print
£50.00
This is a print of a detail from the cross section of a 190 year old Oak Tree from the National Trust property, Allen Banks, Northumberland. The tree fell in...
Mounted original Burr Elm Wood print (H)
£50.00
This is a piece of Burr Elm from Hexhamshire Hardwoods which was sanded, burned, wire brushed, and then inked and hand burnished to create the original print. Printed by hand burnishing...
Mounted original Burr Elm Wood print (G)
£50.00
This is a piece of Burr Elm from Hexhamshire Hardwoods which was sanded, burned, wire brushed, and then inked and hand burnished to create the original print. Printed by hand burnishing...
Mounted original Burr Elm Wood print (F)
£50.00
This is a piece of Burr Elm from Hexhamshire Hardwoods which was sanded, burned, wire brushed, and then inked and hand burnished to create the original print. Printed by hand burnishing...
Mounted Original Print of Burr Elm 5
£120.00
This piece of wood was sanded, burned, wire brushed, and then inked. The wood isn't level enough to be put through the press so this image is hand burnished using a...
Mounted Original Print of Burr Elm 6
£120.00
This piece of wood was sanded, burned, wire brushed, and then inked. This is a piece of Burr Elm from Hexhamshire Hardwoods. I have printed both sides of the wood...
Mounted original Burr Elm Wood print (C)
£40.00
This is a piece of Burr Elm from Hexhamshire Hardwoods which was sanded, burned, wire brushed, and then inked and hand burnished to create the original print. Printed by hand in...
Mounted original Burr Elm Wood print (E)
£40.00
This is a piece of Burr Elm from Hexhamshire Hardwoods which was sanded, burned, wire brushed, and then inked and hand burnished to create the original print. Printed by hand in...
"the use of woodcuts will know no end, so long as the importance of printing is duly appreciated and the liberty of the press held sacred. "
Thomas Bewick Wood Engraver 1753-1828
Original prints on Fabriano handmade paper are so tactile and lovely to touch. You may choose to frame the print, but it also looks beautiful on display. As it comes with a silky cream envelope it can also be sent as a gift card or given with your own message inside. Each of these prints are original and I print them one at a time by hand on my printing press using traditional techniques. They are dated and signed in regular small editions.
Original Wood engravings hand printed one at a time on my press onto handmade Fabriano Unica paper. Mounted and ready for framing. I print these in small editions on a regular basis and so they will be dated and signed.
This is a print taken from the wood itself!
It is burnt using the Shou Sugi Ban Japanese technique to bring out the natural texture of the wood. I then ink and print either by hand burnishing onto Japanese Paper or if possible through the press. I print these in small editions on a regular basis and so they will be dated and signed.
Featured collection
Beautifully printed Greetings Cards on smooth and silky card.
Cards are 150mm x 150mm and come with a cream envelope.
The reverse of the card features details too, to enhance the enjoyment of the front image. It may include the location of the tree, some poetry, a photograph, or a drawing or etching.
Greetings Card Ancient Yew Tree Photo
£3.00
Photograph of a detail of the 900 yew Old Yew Tree at St Cuthberts Church, Beltingham, Northumberland. Card is 150mm x 150mm and comes with a cream envelope.
Greetings card Wood Print
£3.00
A print of a found piece of wood next to the River Tyne. The print was photographed and reproduced into this card. A description and location of the wood is on the back of...
Greetings card Black (A) Burr Elm
£3.00
Photograph of my print of a piece of Burr Elm. The image of the full print is on the reverse of the card. Card is 150mm x 150mm and comes...
Greetings card Black (B) Burr Elm
£3.00
Photograph of my print of a piece of Burr Elm. The image of the full print is on the reverse of the card. Card is 150mm x 150mm and comes...
Greetings card Red Burr Elm
£3.00
Photograph of my print of a piece of Burr Elm, with accompanying poem on the reverse. Card is 150mm x 150mm and comes with a cream envelope.
Greetings card Blue Burr Elm
£3.00
Photograph of my print of a piece of Burr Elm, with accompanying poem on the reverse. Card is 150mm x 150mm and comes with a cream envelope.
Greetings card Sepia Burr Elm
£3.00
Photograph of my print of a piece of Burr Elm, with accompanying poem on the reverse. Card is 150mm x 150mm and comes with a cream envelope.
Greetings card Yew round
£3.00
Photograph of my print of a round of Yew, with etching of 900 year old Beltingham Yew Tree on reverse, and its location. Card is 150mm x 150mm and comes with...
Blog posts
Printing a Beech Tree Stump at Allen Banks, Northumberland
Salmon Jam Press at the British Craft Trade Fair
Printing an Oak Tree Stump at Allen Banks, Northumberland
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