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Lino Printing

Lino Printing

Min number of participants 1
Age 10+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Recommended
Min duration 1 h
Cost Low
Environment Indoor / Outdoor

Carve your chosen designs into linoleum blocks with gouging tools, roll ink over the surface, then press the block onto paper or fabric to produce bold, original prints you can frame or wear.

The Essentials

Steps

  1. Sketch your design on paper first, then transfer it to the linoleum block, remembering that the printed image will be a mirror of the carved block.
  2. Carve away the areas that should stay white (uninked), using a V-shaped or U-shaped gouge and cutting away from your body at all times.
  3. Roll printing ink evenly onto a flat surface, then transfer a thin, even layer onto the raised (uncarved) parts of the block with a brayer.
  4. Place paper carefully onto the inked block and press firmly and evenly, using a wooden spoon, brayer, or printing press.
  5. Peel the paper back slowly to reveal the print, then let it dry flat on a rack or line before handling further.
  6. Clean the block and tools with the appropriate solvent for your ink type before the ink dries and hardens.

Tips

  • Always carve away from your hands and body, and consider a cut-resistant glove for your non-carving hand.
  • Start with simple, bold designs before attempting fine details, since linoleum doesn't hold intricate lines as well as some other printmaking materials.
  • Warm the linoleum slightly (with a heat source or by working in a warm room) to make it easier to carve, since cold linoleum is stiffer and more brittle.
  • Test your ink coverage on scrap paper before printing your final piece to check for even coverage.
  • Number and sign your prints if creating an edition, and keep track of how many you pull from a single block before it wears down.
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