Lino print

Lino printing

This is another form of print making that revolves around a relief printmaking method. This means that the ares that is printed is taken from the highest surface.

Method: 

1. First you'll need to gather equipment which will consist of, tracing paper, lino block, lino tools. 
2. Then you'll ned to trace your image or map onto tracing paper using a pencil to get a rough outline on your lino block. Make sure you have drawn your design backwards on your block as otherwise when you print your print will be reversed. 
3. Next to avoid confusion later on mark the areas you don't want to cut with a marker pen. 
4. Now you're ready to begin cutting. 
5. Set up your lino tool selecting the correct size for the area you wish to cut. Make sure the handle is tightened to prevent the blade from slipping. Make sure you cut away from yourself. Then proceed to cut out the areas of your design you wish to not be printed. 
6. Then you're ready to print. This process is similar to monoprinting. You need to gather your equipment which will be a plastic board for rolling ink, rollers one to ink with and one to burnish the print, and ink.
7. Then you'll need to use two types of ink, one water based and an oil based one. You'll also be using the albion press. 
8. Roll out your ink thinly until you hear the squeaky sound. Then use the roller and cover your lino print with ink. 
9. Then select what you surface you wish to print into. 
10. To use the albion press you need to take the handle at the side and roll out the board to do this push the handle towards you. Place your lino block and paper between the sheets. Then pull the handle towards you to bring it under the press. 
11. Then using the lever in the centre of the press pull that towards yourself to lower the press. Then push it away to relieve the pressure and the ink should of transferred. 
12. The other way to transfer the ink is by hand. Re-ink your lino print and then place a piece of paper over the top and using a dry roller gently roll over the top. Apply a little pressure and the ink should transfer.
13. Try both of these's methods twice and on different surfaces to get a variation of results.
14. Once your're finished clean up your area and wash you block, boards and rollers with warm soapy water.

Health & safety

• Always cut away from you and keep your hands out of the cutting line. 
• When printing it is advised to wear protective clothing such as an apron and gloves. 
• Clean up your area.