Lino printing, also known as linocut, is a printmaking technique in which an image is carved into the surface of a lino block. Linoleum is a smooth, flexible surface that's easier to carve than wood. An artist starts by sketching a design on paper. This design is then transferred to the lino block, often by tracing or drawing directly onto the block.
Using special lino cutters, then carves away areas of the lino that should remain white or unprinted. The areas that are left raised will be the parts of the design that receive ink and print onto the paper.
Ink is then applied to the surface of the block using a roller called a brayer. The ink covers the raised areas but does not go into the carved-out recesses. The inked lino is then pressed onto paper or fabric.
Due to the nature of carving and printing, linocuts often feature strong, graphic lines and shapes. Linocut allows for multiple copies to be printed from the same block, making it popular for creating multiple prints.
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