Print with Me: Linocut Basics

In this video, I will share the basics of linocut printmaking and a few tips on how to successfully complete a small edition of prints. I have a background in printmaking and textile art, but anyone can do this simple process.

Materials list:
Paper (I used Bristol Board)
Linoleum block
Carving tools
Block printing or stamp ink
Brayer
Beren (optional)
Pencil
Sketchbook

[amyhunter]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have a lot of my Grandmother's old lino blocks from the '60's, and wanted to do something similar to honor her art. Now that I have an idea of the basics, I can create similar images.

[jos.]

Blake thank you for this amazing tutorial! Haven’t don’t this since high school and I want to try it out again ! You’ve inspired me to try it again !

[jayjaycoyote]

So clear and concise! And also thorough! Thank you!!

[vntwelve]

really great video, and thanks so much for making it efficient, clear, and organized. that makes a huge different - so excited!

[minuteartist]

Blake, thank you for a great tutorial.

[VickiParfenow]

Thanks for this informative tutorial. I am a printer and love carving blocks.

[LuliLulu]

What a cute little project, I like this as it doesn’t feel intimidating 😌

[MariaSanchez-ib]

Thank you, liked your explanation of signing and edition.

[margaretsmith]

I like your work and presentation. I want to learn more about this process. Please answer more of your questions in the comments.

[AllIsWellaus]

From trying so many different ways in transferring the images, unless you need way more detail this is perfect. I recommend a waxy type of pencil. I use, Staedtler Lumocolor permanent or non-permanent, finally, Prismacolor Premier grey 70% gris froid.

[barcelonachair]

I am just starting to learn to Lino print and I am acquiring my supplies, I have some dexterity issues with one of my hands from health issues, could you tell me which Lino is the most malleable to cut?
This is a fabulous video that you so clearly explained and demonstrated this technique even where and how to properly sign the prints! Thanks for showing that it may take more than a few prints to acquire the look you want. So many artists on YT show their process to the level of such perfection that it makes me question my attempts at new artistic disciplines.

[pabloaguirre]

Lovely explained! Greetings from Argentina

[OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Nice video! I'm going to host a lino printing party. The guests will be getting a link to this video. 😀❤

[marffvmarffv]

Bonsoir. Well done ! Great explanations, efficient and everyone can follow. I think I should try this keeping in mind your advices. Merci beaucoup

[lauren]

Awesome description of what you’re doing and why; any advice for doing it on fabric? Types of ink to use?

[chriszethird]

Very cool nice little video, amazing ^^

[jamieb]

Hello! Thank you for making this video! I've never done printmaking before, but I'm eager to learn how. So once you've made your print, what happens to the print block you carved. Can it be used for multiple designs, or is each block only good for one series?

[Gothfield]

Wouldn’t it be better to make a block for each layer so you can produce them until it wears out?

[kentjensen]

Just wait and see. This feast of decadence will be brief.

[romelmadrayart]

Any recommendations on storage of finished prints, using oil based inks as the medium and acid free paper as the substrate?