



Announcement There are currently postal delays with European orders thanks to Brexit, as well as ongoing disruption to international orders due to Covid-19. I generally post orders the same or next day, but If you're ordering from outside the UK, please be aware that it may take 3-4 weeks to arrive. There is no tracking information for standard delivery, so I would recommend upgrading to tracked postage if you want some additional peace of mind. Thanks for your patience!
Announcement
There are currently postal delays with European orders thanks to Brexit, as well as ongoing disruption to international orders due to Covid-19. I generally post orders the same or next day, but If you're ordering from outside the UK, please be aware that it may take 3-4 weeks to arrive. There is no tracking information for standard delivery, so I would recommend upgrading to tracked postage if you want some additional peace of mind. Thanks for your patience!
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Reviews
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Amayya on 21 Nov, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis is the second print I’ve ordered and it’s so beautiful! Thank you!
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Jessica on 22 Dec, 2020
5 out of 5 starsJust in love with this print 😍🍍...it arrived beautifully packaged and there was also an extra free print included which I'm going to frame and give to my pal as a wee gift. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
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Carlos on 10 Dec, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful notebook with a perfectly placed print. Gave this as a gift and they loved it!
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Carlos on 10 Dec, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful print and amazing customer service. I look forward to future prints from SirenPrints.
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Eva on 10 Dec, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI love it ! Thank you for the sweet attention inside the envelope. I'm in love with my print <3
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Jess on 08 Dec, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAmazing prints yet again!!! Ordered these as a present and they came in gorgeous wrapping and they were amazing, she loved them. Cannot recommend this seller enough! I will 1000% be buying more as soon as a figure out somewhere to put them all :)
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Jess on 27 Nov, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis is possibly my favourite Etsy shop ever! The print is gorgeous, they included a little freebie, their packaging and branding is stunning (I'm even using their message card as another piece of art!). I cannot recommend this shop enough, I've already bought more and no doubt I'll be buying more again soon!
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Gabriel on 24 Nov, 2020
5 out of 5 starsIt is a present for my wife who is into Hygge. And it is so Hygge! I can't wait for her to open it this Xmas. :)
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Brigitte on 22 Nov, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI bought as a gift for my sister who lives away from home and Stephanie was so kind to personalise the gift by adding a handwritten card. My sister loves it and I can't thank you enough!
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About SirenPrints
My printing process
Every piece I make usually starts with a photograph. Sometimes I have an idea and I search for specific images that fit with what I have in my head, or, if I don't have a starting point already in mind, I browse sites like Unsplash to find some inspiration. My work is mainly portraits and figures, and I look for images that are bold and striking, and will give a strong outline for print.
From here, I sketch out a line drawing based on the photograph. I use a soft pencil and a fineliner for this so that I can transfer it across to a lino block once I'm happy with it. My sketches are pretty minimalist - I don't add texture or shading at this stage, as I like to feel that out on the lino.
I use traditional lino as well as easy carve versions. Once the sketch outline is transferred, I go over it with a fineline marker, and then it's time for my favourite bit. I use carving tools to take out sections of lino, removing the areas I don't want to pick up ink when I print. It's super satisfying and theraputic - although you have to be careful not to slip and nick your fingers, as the tools are really sharp!
I stop often and shade over the carving with a marker, so I can get an idea what the final piece will look like and check on progress. It's amazing to see the piece appear magically on the surface as you go!
Once I'm happy with the carving, it's time for a test print. I mix oil-based relief inks on a perspex sheet to get a colour I'm happy with, and then roll out with a brayer to get a smooth, even layer of ink. That is rolled on to the lino block, and then I apply a piece of paper on the top. I hand press my prints, which means using a barren, a spoon, and a lot of elbow grease!
Now, it's time to peel the paper up and see the results. Sometimes, I'll need to go back and make some tweaks to the block, to clean up areas that are printing small marks (called chatter), or to adjust the design slightly. And then, it's a case of printing a whole edition!
Shop members
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Stephanie
Maker, Owner
Marketer by day, printer by... well, whatever time I can find really! I always loved doing crafty, creative stuff and then one Christmas, my Mum bought me a linocut printing starter kit in our family secret santa. The rest, as they say, is history!
Production partners
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Bella + Canvas
Los Angeles, CA
Premium crafted tees designed, dyed & cut in Los Angeles.
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Cass Art
United Kingdom
Supplier for sketchbooks
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Moo.com
London, England
We’re an online print and design company that is passionate about great design and the difference it can make to our customers and the world.
Shop policies
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for: