Transfer Design
1 hourDraw or transfer design to linoleum block — remember mirror image for text.
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Learn block linocut first print from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
Draw or transfer design to linoleum block — remember mirror image for text.
Carve away non-print areas with gouges — vary depth for texture.
Roll even ink layer with brayer and proof on newsprint.
Print final edition on paper with consistent pressure.
Standard practices and recommended approaches for first linocut print.
Forgotten mirror text reads backward — check before carving.
Squelching sound means too much ink — rolls uneven print.
Dried ink in carved lines ruins block.