Linoprinting

Linoprinting, often referred to as linocutting, is printing using linoleum, a flexible material which is carved, indented and engraved to make a negative. Paint is applied to a final negative and this is pressed either by hand or roller over a fabric or paper to print the impression.

Linocut was originally developed as a means of printing wallpaper designs, though the impressionist group Die Brucke adopted the technique and began to use it in some of their works as an art tool. Today artists such as Johnny Hannah and Rachel Newling have developed the technique, with some works edging on illusionary. Click here.

Linocutting is another cost effective method for developing ideas; using simple tools and inexpensive linoleum from craft shops, the A-level student can work and rework designs. Low price linocut kits are available from both eBay and Amazon. Remember to document attempts in your working diary to evidence idea growth.

Click here for a tutorial video on linocut.