Lino printing

Last week our art group arranged and provided equipment for an introductory workshop on lino printing.  Members who had attended an earlier full day session with a printmaking tutor were on hand to help those unfamiliar with the process, as well as bringing along examples of their own work.

Several participants had either limited experience, or none at all, of the lino printing process and, despite the short time available (only 2 hours), were able to produce some satisfying results and went away encouraged to experiment further.

Members' work (photos courtesy of P. Kitching)

The supplies used were: Essdee Softcut blocks and lino cut tools, Fabriano Unica printing paper (plus old book pages and coloured paper), and Calico Safe Wash Relief Ink*.  Inking plates, registration boards, rollers and barren were loaned by members.

* A tip I have since learned about cleaning up the ink is to apply the liquid soap before adding water.

As I was organising the supplies and overseeing the printing stations, I didn't have time to complete my block on the evening, but finished it later at home.