Linoleum Block Printing (Part 12)

Practice relief printing in this art lesson: linoleum block printing (part 12).

🎨 Studio Brief #70

Carve a design into a linoleum block, ink the surface, and print.

🎯 Your mission

Make something only you would make.

⚡ The twist

Don't fix mistakes. Build with them.

What you'll learn

Carve a design into a linoleum block, ink the surface, and print. Linocuts create bold, graphic images. Remember: your design will print in reverse!

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Techniques you'll practise

relief printingcarvingeditioning

You will need

Foam printing platesBrayer and inkPrinting paperStyrofoam trays

Step 1 of 5

Draw your design on paper, then transfer it to the linoleum block in reverse (or accept the mirror image).

Step 2 of 5

Use linoleum carving tools (with supervision) to carve away the areas you want to remain white.

Step 3 of 5

Roll ink onto the uncarved (raised) surface with a brayer.

Step 4 of 5

Press paper onto the block and rub the back evenly. Pull the print and evaluate.

Step 5 of 5

Clean the block and print an edition of 5-10 copies. Number and sign each one.

Did you know?

🤯 Mind = Blown

🤯 Art rules exist mostly so you can break them on purpose.

🌟 Artist Spotlight

🎨 Every artist you've heard of started with one wobbly first try.

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