I love creating linocuts. A great project if you’ve done a couple block prints in the past and want to level up your prints is to take one lino block and print it with multiple colours in a gradient. This is called a rainbow roll and looks absolutely gorgeous! And it’s pretty simple to do.
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Do you want to have multiple colours in a single block print? A jigsaw block print lets you do just that. With a jigsaw linoprint, you can print two or more colours at once. This can save you time over printing multiple colours separately, yet elevate a print compared to a single colour. In this
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One of the wonderful aspects of learning how to block print is creating art that is also useful. You can block print onto fabric and use that in all sorts of ways. I regularly block print on fabric, such as tea towels and have made many scarves over the years. You can create your own
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The very first time I carved a linocut, I was given a few different materials. I couldn’t believe how challenging the traditional lino material was to carve. It was so tough, in fact, that we gave up on using the traditional lino completely and just used the softer easy carve material. Over time, I’ve learned
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You’ve printed up several versions of your latest lino print and you’re ready to move onto the last step – cleaning linocut blocks and tools, but how? You have a couple options – one of which I prefer. I use water soluble inks, either water-based or an oil-based ink that cleans up with water. These
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When I was first starting out block printing, I used an entry-level carving tool. After a while, I felt like it was holding me back so I began investigating better quality options. Eventually, I settled on a few different quality lino carving tools, which I am quite happy with. Watch me share my thoughts on
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There are two major categories of lino print inks: water and oil block print ink. As I’ve gone through my printmaking journey, I’ve tried out some water-based brands, plus one oil-based brand. Each type has their pros and cons, and each brand can also work better or worse, depending on your preferences. You can watch
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Once you have a few block prints under your belt, you might be interested in upgrading your tools and supplies to higher-quality versions. I’ve made the transition from beginner to professional linocut supplies, and have been mostly working with the higher-end supplies and tools ever since. In this blog post, I’ll share my opinion on the
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