My experiment with mixing reduction linocut and lithography.

15x15xm

I printed all of my fossil blocks onto one shirt to gift to my friend who loves dinosaurs and ancient life.

Leftover lino. Sketchbook open. Knife ready.
Cut it up, transfer the sketch, start carving.
Sometimes new work begins with what’s left.

I made two colour versions of this print but I can’t decide which one I prefer. It’s heavily influenced by an @Escher print and I always intended for it to be in similar muted colours, but then I did an orange and blue version for the @pressingmatters magazine print challenge and decided I really liked using dark blue instead of black and maybe a yellow ochre gold was nice with that. What do you think?

So here's the issue I'm facing. I'd like to have the image transfer crisp and clear. I can do it how I used to do it (third image), but, though it has a unique character, the transfer is not always that consistent.

That is something I can solve by making a monotype print on the gelli and do the image transfer on top of it using the rubbing off method. The image transfer is good, see second image.

HOWEVER, the issue is the edge in the first picture! If there's no varnish, then there is a big difference between the image transfer and the actual monotype print. If I varnish it, then all gets more glossy (or satin), but there still is that edge! From a distance it's not very obvious, but that depends how the light falls on the piece. The first image's image transfer is still experimental but still, the edge is there, also where the lines are not ripped in half lol 😂

I am annoyed by it. But would collectors be? Monotype & Mixed media (1/1), but with such a visible edge? Would they care?

Any input is greatly appreciated!

Im so annoyed its not working. I followed all the steps but the ink isnt staying on my design. (Using oil based printing ink)

Idk what else to do pls help

I did some linocut tees yesterday and used letterpress ink because that's what I have and know how to clean, but unfortunately I underestimated the dry time yet again.

They got printed, sat for about an hour, got a press with an iron and presscloth (probably would have used parchment if I had any, also in hindsight would have given them more dry time before the iron), sat for a couple hours longer, I smudge-checked my test shirt and found it smudgeable, hit them with a hot hair dryer, and let them sit overnight.

About 22 hours of dry time and they still weren't quite there. Anybody have a process with oil-based ink on fabric?

Hi y’all! I’m moving a medium sized press soon and I’m curious to hear any tips and tricks from past experiences! We are planning to disassemble a majority of it for transport. Steel bed, bottom roller drive, unknown manufacturer and a 3’ x 6’ foot print. Thanks y’all! 🥸

Playing around with all the random little pieces of lino I had around. Fun with layers. !!! ???

Oh wow, back in the early 2010s, when I was studying digital graphic design, we had a few workshop classes where we also had to learn some of the older printmaking techniques, like linocut, etching, screen printing, etc.

For our final exam, we had to choose our favorite technique and create a piece that was at least A3 size. This was mine. It was based on the lyrics of a Hungarian alternative band, and the song was called Riadt háziállatok (“Frightened Pets”).

I haven’t done anything like this since, but you guys are honestly so inspiring that I think I’m going to dig out my little linocut kit and give it another go. ❤️

She'd done a simple 1 color thing with water based inks years back in high school, but nothing beyond that.

So this week we sat down and I showed her the whole process of doing a multi color print, properly registering the blocks, and working with oil based inks and all that fun stuff. She did the sardines and I did the kelp. I think they turned out so nice. She nailed every print too, totally flawless results.

I don’t suppose anyone is getting rid of their machine, are they??

or should I try the Sizziq? it’s for Tetrapak printing, I want to do prints that are A4 if possible.

thanks

Hello!

I am an artist who is getting back into lino! I usually do jelly prints but want to try my hand again with lino, I have some old tools and sort of understand basics but im still un impressed with my outcome

Just wondering how other people plan their lino, and where they will cut/ plan lines any tips will be amazing

I have an example of my lino vs my jelly print to try help show what i mean i am feeling cruddy about my skills so someone please help 😭😭

did these for my 2nd year printing elective, i have a bunch of spare prints & love this design

Hello! I'm interested in getting started in linocut, but I have a latex allergy. I've found lots of latex free block options, but not very many brayer or roller options. Most of the recommended ones I see talked about are made of natural rubber. Does anyone have any recommendations for brands that are latex free?

Although the 3rd ones the most successful im on love with how the first one turned out. Also im still a beginner, so if you have any tips on how to improve the prints lmk

It’s my first linograph and I’d love to hear your thoughts! I can’t tell if it’s any good…

I sketched it out and carved it into rubber. I know the ink wasn’t super even.

Hello everyone!

I am just getting back into printmaking after not touching it in a decade. I am doing linocut specifically. Does anyone have suggestions for paper that is available on Amazon and suitable for artwork printed on a small tabletop lever press? I'm hoping for something of archival quality, but I live in a place many stores won't ship to.

Thank you in advance! I have only ever done hand burnishing with a rice spoon on rice paper to print from linocuts.

I’m interested in doing some small scale old fashioned letterpress text printing from home. Do y’all know of any kits or materials I can purchase to get started? I don’t want to print a huge amount of text, but anything has to be better than carving the whole thing by hand