LINO printing
What is it?
Linocut is one of the oldest forms of printmaking. It is done by using a sharp tool to cut into the Lino surface.
Ink is later applied to the lino surface, ready for printing!
*REMEMBER - The ink will print on the lino areas which have not been removed by the tools.
Linocut is one of the oldest forms of printmaking. It is done by using a sharp tool to cut into the Lino surface.
Ink is later applied to the lino surface, ready for printing!
*REMEMBER - The ink will print on the lino areas which have not been removed by the tools.
safety in regards to cutting should be considered
- blades away from body
- use a cutting wooden block
- try to only use sharp blades
- blades away from body
- use a cutting wooden block
- try to only use sharp blades
ACTIVITY 1 -
Watch a demonstration or Video
Just before we start to do the Lino cut process, I think it is best watch a video of the steps.
This allows you to prepare your artwork accordingly,
consider safety
&
plan your image considering the time we have.
Below is a 2 min explanation of how the process works.
Watch a demonstration or Video
Just before we start to do the Lino cut process, I think it is best watch a video of the steps.
This allows you to prepare your artwork accordingly,
consider safety
&
plan your image considering the time we have.
Below is a 2 min explanation of how the process works.
INSPIRATION!
CHRISTMAS THEME
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ACTIVITY 2
Come up with two images which then would be turned into a lino print and combined into a booklet.
The first lino cut is to be inspired by a 'frottage' technique by creating various rubbings, see examples below...
Look around the classroom and make a note of things that have interesting textures.
Create some frottage samples
The SECOND lino cut is to be inspired from a picture of somewhere significant...
I chose a place in Space called Ronda.
I chose a place in Space called Ronda.
ACTIVITY 3
Transfer your image with carbon paper onto the lino block, then cut out sections you want to remove.
For tips on carbon tracing, see Weebly page:
DRAWING > CARBON TRACING
ALWAYS Check for safety.
ACTIVITY 4
Use rollers to apply paint to your lino and do a first TEST PRINT.
Students can also trial layering colours like the images below...
When printing, experiment with different
ways in which you can create the print...
SEE two prints below:
Clean print on left vs. sketchy print on right (uneven paint!)
ways in which you can create the print...
SEE two prints below:
Clean print on left vs. sketchy print on right (uneven paint!)
ACTIVITY 5
Create your second lino cut and then create your storyboard of prints...collaborate by prints with others!
You each have a A3 page divided into 8 sections which then can be folded to make a book...
See final examples below.
FISH DESIGN INSPIRATION
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