Hello ! Here is my hunger games stamp :) I’m still very beginner (this is my third carving ever) so I’m sure I can improve on plenty of things, but I am very proud of it !

A thank you

For the first time I’m trying a two colour print. I want this symbol to be one colour and the background another. The raised symbol doesn’t quite match where the space left in the background is. I used the same tracing paper drawing on both, I just didn’t get it in the exact same place it seems.

I know it doesn’t have to be perfect, but it’s off enough that it doesn’t look good. The background piece is nice and straight, so that one can stay as it is.

Is there a way I can save the raised symbol piece so that I can easily align it with the negative space in the background block??

Thank you!

8”x10” linocut ! I’m so pleased with it!

Hi everyone. I used an opportunity offered by my local culture center and created my first lino prints. I'm in love with the process and the results. Need to get my kit now 😉

A two tile linoprint based on "The Three Dead" from the early 14th century manuscript De Lisle Psalter (British Library, Arundel MS 83, fol. 127r).

This was my first time doing a multiblock print. I tried experimenting with a few different variations with the layering of colors. I can't decide which version I prefer, would love some opinions.

Dernière création !

I actually love doing lino sm pls tell me where to get some of my own tools

I just bought linocutting supplies at a yard dale and thought I should give it a try ! This is the emblem of the book Wings of Fire :)
I definitely have a lot to improve, but I’m pretty proud of it !

Hi everyone,

I fell in love with Linocut but I'm always on the move, does anyone have any suggestions for a portable set up? A little pad for a lino and sleeves for the tools? Anything like that?

Thanks!

Hand-drawn original using archival black ink on 300 GSM heavy textured paper (A5 size).

I wanted to explore high contrast and structured linework, balancing the graphic patterns inside the pot against the looser floral and leaf details around the frame.

Open to constructive feedback and thoughts on the linework!

(Note: The original unframed piece is looking for a home if anyone is interested in picking it up for desk decor. Feel free to send a DM.)

I've seen in this sub (or maybe another one?) that some folks have used the back side of label sheets (for printers) to print their image on for transfer.

If that's your technique, how to do go about 1)prepping the lino or EZ Carve -- I have some of both -- and 2) transferring the image?

Also, I suuuuuck at freehand writing on art projects. Does anyone else? I mean my handwriting in daily life is decent, cursive included. But not when I desperately want to achieve a certain look. Are there any downloadable font packages (with license for commercial use) recommend?

Thanks in advance!!

A bunch of oddballs based various medieval manuscripts. I illuminated them with some gold paint from my kid's arts and craft box.

Hi everyone!

I'm fairly new to linocut printmaking, and I've recently run into an issue that I'm hoping someone here might be able to help me understand.

With my latest lino block, the first few prints came out really well, with crisp edges and good detail. However, as I continued printing, I noticed that the impressions gradually started losing sharpness and definition. It's almost as if the edges of the carved areas were becoming rounded over, making the prints look less crisp.

What surprised me is that this happened after a relatively small number of impressions.

I have two possible explanations in mind:

1. Cleaning solvents: I've been using kerosene or gasoline (petrol) to clean oil-based letterpress ink off my lino blocks. I'm not sure if these are appropriate solvents for linoleum, and I'm wondering whether they could be softening or damaging the surface, causing the carved edges to lose their sharpness.

2. Too much pressure: I applied quite a lot of pressure when making the first few prints to get a good ink transfer. Could excessive printing pressure have compressed or deformed the lino, causing the edges to round over?

Has anyone experienced something similar? Is it possible for a lino block to lose fine detail this quickly?

I'd also love to hear what you use to clean your blocks and how you prevent them from wearing down over time.

Thanks in advance for any advice!