How to make a Lino Print

TASK: Show that you understand the process involved in making a lino print. List the materials you would use and include a copy of your finished print as an example.

Materials

1. •lino
   

2. •carbon paper
   

3. •lino cutting tools
   

4. •print roller (brayer)
   

5. •printing ink, (use water based ink for health and safety)
   

6. •paper for printing
   

7. •spoon
   

8. •cleaning cloths
   

Procedure

1. 1.Draw a design on to paper. Keep the design simple so that lines and patterns can be easily cut out using lino tools.
   

2. 2.Copy your design on to the lino or trace it using carbon paper.
   

3. 3.Cut away all the areas that you want to remain white in the print. You can create many different textures using the various blades of the lino cutting tools.
   

4. 4.Roll ink on to the lino with the brayer.  Make sure that the coating of ink is even but not too thick.
   

5. 5.Choose a piece of paper which is larger than the lino block.  Centre the paper on top of the block and smooth it down with your hand or a clean roller.
   

6. 6.Rub the paper with the back of a spoon to transfer the ink.  Lift up a corner to check that the ink is transferring correctly.
   

7. 7.Pull the print off the block and leave it to dry on a drying rack.
   

8. 8.If you are happy with the print, ink up the lino block and print it again.  Otherwise, clean the block and cut away some more lino.
   

9. 9.After finishing the task, clean up and leave the studio tidy.