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PRINTMAKING- LINO CUTS
St. Peter’s Junior High
What is printmaking?
Printmaking is a process for producing a work of art using printing ink. The work of art (called a print) is created indirectly, through the transfer of ink from the plate to paper.
The artist determines how many prints are to be made in an edition, usually signing and numbering each.
There are several different types of printmaking- wood-cuts, lithography, screen-print..etc. We will be looking at a type of relief printmaking called linoleum.
So how do you do it?
Step 1: Create your design
Any subject- patterns, logos, animals, faces, flowers,
trees…etc.
Draw in the space on the sheet provided.
The end product will be a monochromatic print (one
colour and white), so keep that in mind when choosing a
design.
Shade in the dark areas
Pay attention to the composition of the design in the
space provided.
Before you start designing, here are
some samples of the finished product…
More design ideas....
Other ink colours available are: red,
green, blue, brown, yellow and white.
Creating your Image
Draw your lino design in the space.
Shade in dark areas/ thicken lines.
Retrace lines with charcoal pencil.
Step 2: Transfer design to lino block
Cut out rectangle and pick up a blank lino block
Tape design rectangle FACE DOWN on the lino block.
Using a pencil, rub the back of the drawing as hard as
you can, covering the whole surface. Be careful to not
rip or move the sheet!!
When finished, carefully remove the paper- the design
will be transferred to the lino!
Retrace lines with a Sharpie (this is an essential step- do
not skip it!)
Prep for Transferring Image
Transferring Image
Lay face down on
lino block. Tape to block and table.
Pressing hard, shade in
entire back of picture,
INCLUDING taped area.
Transferring Image
DONE! Remove picture.
Mirror image should be
transferred to lino. Fill in any
missing areas if need be.
Step 3: Carving
Pick up a bench hook, lino cutter and blade of your
choice.
Inserting blades
The part of the blade that says
“Speedball” goes here.
Unscrew top slightly, then insert
blade until it stops. Screw tight
again. You are ready to carve!
Step 3 Continued....
Positive method:
Start carving out the WHITE areas. Leave the DARK areas
alone- DO NOT CUT.
Negative method:
Start carving out the DARK lines/areas. Leave the WHITE
areas along- DO NOT CUT.
Carving the Lino Block
Place index finger on rough
part of handle. Hold blade
parallel to lino block and
apply even pressure.
For positive method, carve away LIGHT
areas. Leave dark areas untouched.
Final carved lino block.
**This block was carved on a
different lino block and
printed. The red is leftover
ink.**
SAFETY TIPS:
ALWAYS cut away from yourself
Be aware of where your fingers are at any given time
DO NOT force the blade- try to take less off at the
time.
Hold the cutter properly, as shown in class.
Move the plate instead of the blade
Take frequent breaks, especially if you are frustrated!
Inform me if you cut yourself.
Step 4: Printing
When block is done, sign up to print. First come, first
serve.
When I call your names, come up with your lino block
and an apron on- this stuff is permanent!!
You need to print at least three pictures on paper, using
the same colour.
Watch the video below to show you how to print!
How to Print a Lino-Cut
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