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  • Hand-Carved Block Print
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    From "Crafters Coast to Coast"
    episode HCC2C-133F


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    Project by Judy Lynn of Decatur, Ga.

    Judy carves a linoleum block design and uses it to print a beautiful piece of art.

    Materials:

    soft printmaking block or linoleum
    linoleum block cutter set
    rubber brayer
    ink
    glass or surface to roll ink
    scrap paper for proofs
    paper or card stock for final printing
    tracing paper
    pencil
    paint brush
    paint

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    Figure A
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    Figure B
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    Figure C
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    Figure D
    Steps:


    1. Sketch out design on tracing paper.


    2. Flip tracing paper over, onto block, and transfer by rubbing back of design with pencil (figure A).


    3. Carve out design with linoleum cutters (figure B).


    4. Ink up brayer (figure C). Take sample proof of block on scrap paper.


    5. Make any changes on block. Repeat steps as needed to complete design.


    6. Choose final ink colors. Ink the block and print onto card stock or other chosen paper.


    7. Add other details by hand (figure D).


    8. Let dry and frame or display as desired.


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  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
  		• Bottle Cap and Resin Earrings
  		• Polymer Clay Cemetery Clock
  		• Handmade Love Letter Box
  		• Hand-Carved Block Print