Learning Linocut: A Foundation Course in Linocut Printing
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Module 1 - Getting Started
Welcome to the Course!
Getting to Know Each Other
Facebook Support Group
What is Linocut?
Studio Tour: My Home Studio Space
Laying Out Your Workspace
We’ve just planted a tree!
Module 2 - Tools Out!
Tools and Materials Overview
Full Materials List (PDF Download)
All About Lino
Alternative Blocks
Cutting Tools
Printing Ink
Paper
Module 3 - Any Ideas?
Finding Inspiration: An Introduction
Start a Sketchbook
Exercise: Who What Why Where
Where to Source Inspiration (A Heirarchy)
Work From a Photo
TIP: Using Templates
Reading List (video)
Full Linocut Reading List (PDF)
Sketchbook Tour and Examples
Project: Generate a Design
Demonstration: Cups Designing Part 1
Demonstration: Cups Designing Part 2
Module 4 - Cut the Block
Cutting Tips and Safety Advice
Try Your Tools
Prepping the Block
TIP: Cut Lino to Size
Exercise: Cutting Practice
Image Interpretation
TIP: Creating an Irregular Shaped Block
TIP: Cutting Dots into Lino
Project: Pattern Sampler
Carving Demonstration 1: Floating Cups
Carving Demonstration 2: A5 Cup Print
Module 5 - Let's Get Inky
Basic Inking and Printing
Troubleshooting Printing
What is Registration?
Cleaning Up
Drying Prints
Demonstration: Using the Slama Press
Demonstration: Using a Mini 3D-Printed Etching Press
Demonstration: Using A Relief Press
Printing an Edition of Prints
Demonstration: “Tea for Two” (Two Blue Cups)
Demonstration: “Tea for Two” (Printing the Edition)
Project: Print an Edition
Demonstration: Creating an A5 Registration Board
Demonstration: Printing the A5 Cup Print
Module 6 - Colour Play
Basic Colour Theory
Colour Mixing
Rainbow Roll (Creating a Colour Blend)
Hand Colouring
Chine Colle
Background Colour
Coloured Paper
Project: Colour Mix Magic
Module 7 - Lino Without Limits
Welcome to Module 7
Project: A Patchwork print
Project: Totally Text
Presenting Your Work
Selling Your Work
This is the Beginning NOT the End!
Feedback Form: Did You Enjoy This Course?
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Module 4 - Cut the Block
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Learning Linocut: A Foundation Course in Linocut Printing
Buy now
Learn more
Module 1 - Getting Started
Welcome to the Course!
Getting to Know Each Other
Facebook Support Group
What is Linocut?
Studio Tour: My Home Studio Space
Laying Out Your Workspace
We’ve just planted a tree!
Module 2 - Tools Out!
Tools and Materials Overview
Full Materials List (PDF Download)
All About Lino
Alternative Blocks
Cutting Tools
Printing Ink
Paper
Module 3 - Any Ideas?
Finding Inspiration: An Introduction
Start a Sketchbook
Exercise: Who What Why Where
Where to Source Inspiration (A Heirarchy)
Work From a Photo
TIP: Using Templates
Reading List (video)
Full Linocut Reading List (PDF)
Sketchbook Tour and Examples
Project: Generate a Design
Demonstration: Cups Designing Part 1
Demonstration: Cups Designing Part 2
Module 4 - Cut the Block
Cutting Tips and Safety Advice
Try Your Tools
Prepping the Block
TIP: Cut Lino to Size
Exercise: Cutting Practice
Image Interpretation
TIP: Creating an Irregular Shaped Block
TIP: Cutting Dots into Lino
Project: Pattern Sampler
Carving Demonstration 1: Floating Cups
Carving Demonstration 2: A5 Cup Print
Module 5 - Let's Get Inky
Basic Inking and Printing
Troubleshooting Printing
What is Registration?
Cleaning Up
Drying Prints
Demonstration: Using the Slama Press
Demonstration: Using a Mini 3D-Printed Etching Press
Demonstration: Using A Relief Press
Printing an Edition of Prints
Demonstration: “Tea for Two” (Two Blue Cups)
Demonstration: “Tea for Two” (Printing the Edition)
Project: Print an Edition
Demonstration: Creating an A5 Registration Board
Demonstration: Printing the A5 Cup Print
Module 6 - Colour Play
Basic Colour Theory
Colour Mixing
Rainbow Roll (Creating a Colour Blend)
Hand Colouring
Chine Colle
Background Colour
Coloured Paper
Project: Colour Mix Magic
Module 7 - Lino Without Limits
Welcome to Module 7
Project: A Patchwork print
Project: Totally Text
Presenting Your Work
Selling Your Work
This is the Beginning NOT the End!
Feedback Form: Did You Enjoy This Course?
In this section we look at carving our lino blocks.
11 Lessons
Cutting Tips and Safety Advice
Try Your Tools
Prepping the Block
TIP: Cut Lino to Size
Exercise: Cutting Practice
Image Interpretation
TIP: Creating an Irregular Shaped Block
TIP: Cutting Dots into Lino
Project: Pattern Sampler
Carving Demonstration 1: Floating Cups
Carving Demonstration 2: A5 Cup Print
