How to Make a Linoleum Block Print Quick and Easy

This video shows how to make a single color linoleum block print from start to finish. It shows the materials needed and includes demos of each of the steps.

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Howto & Style

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• Linoleum Block Print
• lino
• print
• diy
• how to
• linoleum
• printing
• tutorial
• studio 71
• easy
• fast
• awesome

[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.

[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) ?????

[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.

[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

[firstdarkknight]

@kterbo cut away from you i find that easiest

[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!