| Linoleum Block Print |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-237 |
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Linoleum block printing is similar to woodblock printing, which originated in second-century China. Craft expert Kathi Cardinalli demonstrates how this ancient look can be duplicated with a minimum of time, effort and expense. Materials: Pen or marker
Linoleum block (linoleum glued to a block of wood)
Wooden boards and screws
Tracing paper
Linoleum-cutting tool
Printer's ink
Brayers
- Begin by creating a wooden device that will safely hold the linoleum block and prevent injury during the carving process (figure A). Screw three pieces of wood together to create a right angle (two sides should an inch thicker than the linoleum block, with one flat piece for bottom).
- Next, trace desired design into linoleum block.
- Use linoleum-cutting tool to slowly and carefully carve traced design into the wood block (figure B).
- Apply ink to brayer and roll brayer onto carved block, coating well.
- Place paper over inked block and press. Using a clean brayer, roll over the design.
RESOURCES :
Simple Printmaking: A Beginner's Guide to Making Relief Prints
Model: 1579901581
Author: Gwen Diehn
The Complete Printmaker: Techniques, Traditions, Innovations
Model: 0029273722
Author: John Ross
Practical Print Making
Model: 0785806555
Author: P. Quarto
Linoleum Block Printing
Model: 0486203085
Author: Frances J. Kafka
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