Linocut Printmaking Tutorial: Inkjet Image Transfer by Maarit Hänninen 

So nice to hear!

Thank you so much! That's really nice to hear :)

My robot loves to draw you're welcome!

You'll need a laser printer for that though.

@@MaaritHanninen Or a Xerox copy.

Got the survey from yt to your video, gave it 5 stars, hope it will boost this

Awesome! Hope it works out for you!

Thank you Natalia 😀

Aw thank you! You're the sweetest! ❤

Max Chavelev thank you! I haven't seen the one by David Bull, but since he's making traditional woodcuts, I'm assuming that his process is quite similar to this (I would say that this is the lino version of the traditional Japanese technique). In any case, I'm glad to hear you liked it. I have heard from others that it doesn't work well with laser printer, but here's a link to another technique that should work better ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RwmTYl9p9Jc.html

That might be the solution. I also get that same problem from time to time, especially if there's too much paper left on the block. Sometimes the transfer comes out really clean, with barely any paper left, and that's when this technique is at its best. You can get really clean transfer with laser printer (you'll find a lot of videos about that on youtube).

Thank you! In this video I used just regular printer paper.

Might depend on the brand but I'd say wait at least couple of hours. If it feels cool to touch it's probably still wet. If you're using a hair dryer it takes only about 5 minutes.

@@MaaritHanninen i followed the directions well but think either the paper is too thick or something. as i was lightly rubbing the paper while wet, the ink and the glue came up together. may be my glue was too thick?

Thank you! Any drawing pencil should work. I like to use B2

I should be able to print it for you. You can drop me an email for more info at hello@maarithanninen.com

Jonas Vanden Broecke thanks for the feedback Jonas! Yes, all my designs are my own, and it's also possible to print lino on fabric. We're planning to make more tutorials in the future (there are so many little tips and tricks that I would like to share), and hopefully I'll get the chance to cover them all on my channel in the future, but for now my number 1 tip would be to invest in good quality tools. They'll make the whole process much easier. I'd also recommend joining a super helpful and friendly Facebook group called Linocut Friends. You'll find the answes to all your questions there. I'm also going to post a new video soon, showing a slightly different lino printing process, so stay tuned for that too 😊

Well, thank you so much for this really nice reply! I can't wait to see more! I really love the designs. I hope maybe you'll get to the point you are going to sell your prints online just like obey. I think people would def pay money for your prints. You really have a talent for this. Have a lovely day and I will definitly stay tuned for your next videos. You have a new sub ;) take care

Grada-Marie Verschage yes, it's that same white wood glue/pva glue. It's white in color but maybe the water that I mix in makes it look a bit transparent? And the lino is the real stuff, made from linseed oil, and with hessian backing (also known as battleship grey linoleum). The graininess could be caused by many different things: too little ink, too little presdure/burnishing, using textured paper... Sanding the lino before carving might also help. Sometimes the ink needs to be pushed into the lino properly by printing a couple of test rounds. My first couple if prints are usually a bit grainy too but the third and fourth start looking better. Hope this helps! :)

Maarit Hänninen aahh good to know you mix it in water! Will try this out with the print I am working on. Thanks again 😃

Grada-Marie Verschage Yeah, just a tiny bit of water so it spreads easier. Good luck 😊

Thanks! I've never tried it so I'm not sure

If I use a hairdryer, it takes only 5 minutes or so. Otherwise at least for 2h, or even overnight. The drying time might vary depending on the brand you're using, so I'd suggest checking what the glue bottle says about it. And if the paper feels cool to touch, it's still wet. You'll also want the towel to be just barely wet so that the glue doesn't get drenched.

Maarit Hänninen thank you for your answer ! I tried today with a new glue but still dont work... I wait till it’s dry but each time I start to softly scratch the paper with my wet rag everything go off and my lino appear clean Do you have an idea where it can come from ?

PRVST this happens to me is I use too much water or pressure. You could even try lightly sanding the lino first.

@@MaaritHanninen i sanded. quite well but still no go

I wash it off with soap and warm water. Different mediums might require different cleaning methods.

I've never tried it but I think it's worth trying!

I use a variety if different ones. Usually 2B

Check the description below the video 😉

Thank you, spotted it after I’d posted.🥴

No worries 😄

Laser printer works even better. There are also easier methods to transfer with laser printers. I haven't made any videos on that yet

I haven't personally tried it but I've heard that it doesn't work on soft materials.

That's a bummer. Try mixing less water with the ink, and use less water for removing the paper

I wish I had a laser printer so that I could do that too...

can you explain how you do that? is it the same process but with alcohol and what type. and Maarit I have tried this method of yours but was told to do it with a laser printed piece?

@@jostandaar6922 we were using ink printer or Photocopying and then putting our design on lino, then we took sponge and was pressing it soaked with alcoholol (I don't remember what was it... maybe denaturated alcohol? Or clear alcohol?) and the design would smoothly transfer to lino. Of course we were using gloves. It was in high school (15 yrs ago) that's why I don't remember what kind of alcohol we were using.

@@raptorzysko thanks... I have tried the laser printer as that was recommended but it hasn't worked so well.. I am also not using traditional lino.. I am using a more modern lino as that is what I have... so will continue to experiment.

@@jostandaar6922 I have used acetone nail polish remover to transfer toner onto all types of blocks, including softcut. It worked better than alcohol for me.

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I can't remember the brand but any pva glue should work. You could also try mod podge or acrylic matte medium

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