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How to print a linoleum block print.

Have you ever wanted to make your own block prints? Here's how you do it!

Difficulty Level: average      Time Required: N/A

Here's How:
  1. Materials: Prepared linoleum block, rubber ink roller, pallette knife, block printing ink, rags/paper towels, mineral spirits, print paper, wooden spoon.
  2. Spread ink onto glass or plexiglas plate with rubber roller. Get even coat onto roller.
  3. Coat the lino block with ink. Make sure coat is even and not too thick.
  4. Carefully lay the print paper onto block starting on one side and gently and smoothly rolling it onto the block.
  5. Gently press paper onto block.
  6. Take wooden spoon and gently rub the paper onto block making sure to completely cover all print areas with overlapping strokes. Avoid touching non-print areas.
  7. Gently peel the paper from the block moving from one side to the other.
  8. Hang print up to dry completely.
  9. Check print for spots, smudges.
  10. Clean tools with mineral spirits.

 Tips:
  1. If you get unwanted spots in non-print area be sure to check block for "high spots". Cut them out with carving tool.
  2. Work clean! A tiny spot of ink can get all over the place.
  3. Make sure block and print paper are secured so they don't shift during printing.

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