PRINTMAKING TUTORIAL - How to LINOCUT for Beginners Pt. 3 

Ooo, I hadn’t thought of that. Great suggestion!

Thank you! 😊 It was kind of hard for me to break it down into just the basics. I hadn't realized how much is constantly going through my head at each step!

I feel like I could hear my print professor saying it in my head as I said it out loud haha

THANK YOU! I'm happy they helped!

Glad it was helpful! Good luck!!!

You’re welcome! I’m glad they’re helpful!

Thank you 😊

Aw, thank you! Good luck on your print journey!!! I hope you enjoy it too

Thank you! I say go for it! It’s a fun process to learn.

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful 😊

You’re welcome 😁

Thank you 🙏🏻

Thanks! I hope you enjoy the process!

Glad you think so! Thanks!

Hope it went well for you and glad my video was helpful!

Love to hear it!

Thanks! Glad it’s helpful, and I love the print variations too!

Thank you! Good luck with you're prints!

Hey thanks!

Thank you so much 🥰

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

Great idea, but I’ve never tried it. I know someone who uses a clean ink roller to help with hand printing. Depends on the thickness of the paper though. Thinner papers might tear on the edges of the block if you’re too rough.

Thanks for watching!

Thank you 💖 Congrats on starting your print journey! I don’t have a specific video that goes over how to make a registration jig, but I think I make one in an earlier studio vlog. I wish I knew which one!

@@smishstudio Thank you! I think I found the one you're talking about. I don't have a press, so I'm just going to make a couple left corner-type situations out of some mat board. I think I have it figured out? We shall see. :)

Yeah, a wider roller would be more efficient for larger work! I personally like the salty ones too, but only a little bit for extra flair.

Thank you!

I love using Caligo Safe Wash Oil Based inks!

You're welcome! I print 8"x10"s and 12"x16"s, but nothing much larger on regular basis. I've been printing smaller blocks (5"x7") lately because I just had some lino I needed to use up!

Yes! My favorite ink is Cranfield Caligo Safe Wash Relief Ink. I swear by it.

Yep! I keep using the same glass. I have a few that I've scavenged from different things like broken frames or glass tables. I just use mild dish soap and warm water to wash them. I specifically use an ink that is water/soap washable to make it easier for clean up.

Absolutely! Make sure to use block printing ink made for fabrics though. Fabric paint isn't the right consistency to roll onto lino for printing.

Aw thanks 😊 Yeah, I’ll answer these the best I can! There are a couple things you could do to remove ink from your block. You can continue to print the block without rolling new ink onto it, and if you use linoleum you can wash it with a damp rag (maybe a tiny dab of soap). I do both for my lino blocks and I try not to get the back of it wet. Avoid hot water on the block because it can warp. To clean brayers, I just use warm water and soap. I purposefully don’t use oil based inks that require an intense clean up. I use the Caligo Safe Wash Oil relief inks by Cranfield because they clean up super easy with water and a little soap! For the regular oil based inks, you can use vegetable oil to remove ink from brayers and surfaces then clean with soap/water and a tiny bit of degreaser if necessary. Print studios very easy to get messy, it’s almost a requirement to be a printmaker 😅

@@smishstudio Thank you so much for your help! really appreciate it. and keep sharing with us your beautiful art!

I personally love the Caligo Safe Wash Relief Inks made by Cranfield. They can be a little more pricey though.

Thank you! I'm glad my tutorials were helpful! You can technically print on anything, and rice paper (aka mulberry paper) is a common printing material. For fabrics, I would recommend using specifically a block printing ink made for fabric printing. The inking process should be the same - just follow the instructions on the ink for drying and heat-setting it. It's good to practice on a few scrap shirts first, and you might possibly need to apply a sliiiiiiightly thicker layer of ink to the block. It's been a while since I've printed on fabric, but that's where I would start if I was doing it. Happy printing!

Thanks I was thinking normal fabric paint is too "soft" to get that ink on lino right. Will see what fabric block print inl I can get @@smishstudio

Thank you! I’m glad they’re helpful! I have different methods for aligning the paper with the block, but this method works for a quick registration. It’s not my favorite, but it’s how I first learned to do it!

That’s awesome! Good luck!

I only rinse my lino blocks. I don’t wash the wood blocks since it will cause warping. You can keep printing with newsprint paper to get the extra ink off wood blocks. Don’t roll anymore ink on tho. And thaaaaaank you 😁

Hm, you could try oil if it’s oil based ink, or water for water based ink. I try to print 3-4 prints without inking up the block to remove extra ink before putting it away. If you mean ink that dried during printing, then you have to wash and dry your block before continuing. It can be a tedious process. Good luck!

Any ink that is made for block printing will work for this process!

@@smishstudio thank you very much 💐💐

Thank you!

Yes! I print 3-4 prints without inking up the block to remove excess ink. Sometimes I wash it with warm water and a tiny drop of dish soap if I really need to get more ink off. It’s ok to let some ink dry on the surface as long as it’s not clumps or uneven.

You can keep printing with previously used blocks. There could be an issue with printing if there's an uneven layer of ink left on the block or some of the details were filled in with ink. You can wash/clean your linoleum blocks with lukewarm water and mild soap. I'd recommend trying to keep the back dry, and pressing the block flat with a heavy book after washing. It's also good practice to print off excess ink onto scrap paper or newsprint at the end of a print session.

You could try it! You'll still want to build up the ink in thin layers. Paint might not do as well for small details. Let us know if it works!

The block is reusable. Just rinse with cold water and maybe a tiny amount of soap if needed.

also thank you alot for posting these helpfull and detailed videos :)

The block and printing tools need to be cleaned. Basically anything with ink on it. Just rinse tools with warm water and a little soap. The block can be rinsed with cold water and a little soap if needed. Try not to get the back of your block wet. Press the block flat with a book while it drys so it doesn’t stay warped.

@@smishstudio Thank you 🙏