PRINTMAKING- LINO CUTS. St. Peter s Junior High

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1 PRINTMAKING- LINO CUTS St. Peter s Junior High

2 What is printmaking? Printmaking is a process for producing a work of art using printing ink. The work of art (called a print) is created indirectly, through the transfer of ink from the plate to paper. The artist determines how many prints are to be made in an edition, usually signing and numbering each. There are several different types of printmakingwood-cuts, lithography, screen-print..etc. We will be looking at a type of relief printmaking called linoleum.

3 So how do you do it? Step 1: Create your design Any subject- patterns, logos, animals, faces, flowers, trees etc. Draw in the space on the sheet provided. The end product will be a monochromatic print (one colour and white), so keep that in mind when choosing a design. Shade in the dark areas Pay attention to the composition of the design in the space provided.

4 Before you start designing, here are some samples of the finished product

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9 More design ideas... Other ink colours available are: red, green, blue, brown, yellow and white.

10 Creating your Image Draw your lino design in the space. Shade in dark areas/ thicken lines. Retrace lines with charcoal pencil.

11 Step 2: Transfer design to lino block Cut out rectangle and pick up a blank lino block Tape design rectangle FACE DOWN on the lino block. Using a pencil, rub the back of the drawing as hard as you can, covering the whole surface. Be careful to not rip or move the sheet!! When finished, carefully remove the paper- the design will be transferred to the lino! Retrace lines with a Sharpie (this is an essential step- do not skip it!)

12 Prep for Transferring Image

13 Transferring Image Lay face down on lino block. Tape to block and table. Pressing hard, shade in entire back of picture, INCLUDING taped area.

14 Transferring Image Mirror image should be transferred to lino. Fill in any missing areas if need be. DONE! Remove picture.

15 Step 3: Carving Pick up a bench hook, lino cutter and blade of your choice.

16 Inserting blades The part of the blade that says Speedball goes here. Unscrew top slightly, then insert blade until it stops. Screw tight again. You are ready to carve!

17 Step 3 Continued... Positive method: Start carving out the WHITE areas. Leave the DARK areas alone- DO NOT CUT. Negative method: Start carving out the DARK lines/areas. Leave the WHITE areas along- DO NOT CUT.

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19 Carving the Lino Block Place index finger on rough part of handle. Hold blade parallel to lino block and apply even pressure. For positive method, carve away LIGHT areas. Leave dark areas untouched.

20 Final carved lino block. **This block was carved on a different lino block and printed. The red is leftover ink.**

21 SAFETY TIPS: ALWAYS cut away from yourself Be aware of where your fingers are at any given time DO NOT force the blade- try to take less off at the time. Hold the cutter properly, as shown in class. Move the plate instead of the blade Take frequent breaks, especially if you are frustrated! Inform me if you cut yourself.

22 Step 4: Printing When block is done, sign up to print. First come, first serve. When I call your names, come up with your lino block and an apron on- this stuff is permanent!! You need to print at least three pictures on paper, using the same colour. Watch the video below to show you how to print! How to Print a Lino-Cut