Linocut Printmaking Tutorial 04: Carving The Block

Welcome to part 4 of the Linocut printmaking tutorial series! This series is an introduction to linocut printmaking, from start to finish. In this video, we are going to talk about carving our lino block.
This video is just a brief overview of carving a linocut. You can carve your block with any style you want, with lots of background chatter, clean hard lines, etc. Try out different looks, and see what you like best!
If you found this series useful, liking and sharing are always appreciated!
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[@nailahameedullahsaeed647]

I'm preparing for my first project of print making. Your videos are super helpful. Thank you very much.

[@Jellyf0x]

If I ever get the time I might have a go at this, the process seems quite meditative.

[@merlin8015]

I think I've got a new favorite hobby! I picked up a tool set and a sheet of lino, and I've got a 1" square on my (well protected) knee. I'm carving out a design from my sketchbook that I've wanted to make a stamp out of for years. My work isn't nearly as neat as yours, but your tips are super helpful!

[@JackCreekRoad]

This series has been awesome! Thanks for sharing :)

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Such an excellent video and explanations. Thank you.

[@fkylw]

Use the flat chisel side of your Copic marker next time. The intent of that side is to cover large portions of a space without care for fine details. The brush side is for more control if you need it, what you were doing is trying to cover the space entirely, so use the chisel and save ink/time.

[@marthadowd2340]

excellent tutorial, thx!

[@tristanwalling1388]

The dockyard tools.. are they woodworking tools, too? I'm guessing it's A-OK to use wood tools on linoleum, eh? Great series, easy to follow and very informative!

[@carolinaandreabustamantehe1722]

love your videos! thank you so much for sharing!!! :)

[@JontieDesario]

Hi Graham! Love the series. I have a question though. I have a Pfeil L 11/0.5. It's pretty small, only .5mm, and I'm wondering how to sharpen it and whether it might fit the sharpening block you use? Thanks!

[@evalopez1094]

Muchas Gracias es hermosa todo me guaria si puedes pasar sus videos en español por favor gracias.

[@McPixelWizard]

I've never heard of toning the block, great idea! What about toning it with some transparent acrylic paint?

[@charlottemacdonald927]

When he reached for that Copic marker I died a little. Such a waste! lol. Great video though!

[@crankysaint]

I used to teach high school art. I know it's a poor artist who blames his tools, but I had to buy all the materials, so naturally they weren't the best quality. This became a problem in printmaking. The tools were so dull and the lino was so hard, it was painful to carve. I started keeping an iron in the classroom so we could warm up the lino to make it easier to carve.

[@araven2266]

I know your comment is old, but do you think leaving the lino out in the sun would be enough to soften it?

[@crankysaint]

@@araven2266 The lino doesn't retain heat for very long. We would heat it with the iron, carved until it cooled down and got tough again, then warmed it with the iron again. I don't think sunlight would get it hot enough to soften.

[@araven2266]

@@crankysaint thanks so much for replying! I got my fist linocut supplies yesterday and my hands are sore from how hard the cheap linoleum is! maybe I can find a used iron at a thrift shop for future projects

[@gbrovman]

Thanks for the great series! A short question - if you make a mistake during carving, can you fix it by some kind of filling? If yes, what should be used?

[@DiodePress]

I've used wood filler in the past, as well as two part epoxy from the hardware store, but it really depends on how big of an area. Often if I can, I just try and modify mistakes to be part of the print and move on!

[@gbrovman]

@@DiodePress, thanks!

[@camielnijpels]

nice

[@DeeBeeStudioSabah]

May i know the size of the v gouge you use for out line? Is it 2mm?

[@DiodePress]

I believe it was a 2 or 3mm.

[@raseldo22]

Damn, this clip has like 5 commercials.