How to Make a Linoleum Block Print Quick and Easy

[TheyDontSee]

Hi. You said the block can be use dozens of times. What happens to where you can't use it anymore??

[mary10154]

It is not that you can't use it, it is that the image will not transfer as cleanly as earlier transfers.

[ayrbhoy]

Thanks for making this video. In the past I have used the ink straight from the jar- I like your tip regarding adding water, I would tend to get too much ink at times and the print would suffer, your tip should help with that. I'd like to add that when watching your carving I was afraid you were going to gauge your hands when you carved. I never carve towards my hands. Always away from my body- those blades are razor sharp. The skull was a nice illustration for a single color design. Thanks

[WITCHCRAFTKING]

how should I wash my linoleum afterwards?

[mary10154]

Use mild soap and water.

[kterbo]

Ok, but I really wanted to see the cut process.... I have no idea how to cut... or which tools are best or which direction to cut in (left right, down) ?????

[firstdarkknight]

@kterbo cut away from you i find that easiest

[mary10154]

There is cutter specifically for linoleum that you can purchase at any art supply store. Push it away from yourself as you remove the linoleum.

[55streakeratlas]

You should never NEVER cut towards your hand! Place your hand behind the blade for God's sake you were giving me the shakes!

[TheFutureLooksGrimm]

That skull came out awesome. Looks great in the frame!

[mary10154]

@fiberdrunk

I do not, but I make sure there are no pools of ink in the recesses, so I wipe it down with a cloth. After about 4 or 5 prints, I recommend you rinse and wait until it dries to reuse.

[kikonaru]

good lord woman you are gonna cut yourself.. get a cradle for that plate, and cut away from yourself :/

[slimminggirl]

for reall small/little carving-blocks. can i just use regular stamp-ink???

[cantanstrophe]

I love making lino prints :)

[arthurinuk]

Wonderful.

[0ddj0b187]

very good

[03heyjude]

Thanks...very helpful & easy to follow.

[hollyemay]

Very clear instructions. Thanks for sharing.

[KraziKatze]

That's so awesome. Thanks so much!

[clipside2]

great tutorial thank you, so clear and direct.

[deepseal]

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