Printmaking for Beginners: My Top Linocut Supplies & Kits to Start Your Art Journey!

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We're taking a closer look at some of the best value linocut printmaking and block printing supplies available for beginners that won't break the bank. These are the supplies I used to get started a little less than three years ago, and the same things I recommend to all aspiring printmakers!
We'll break down kits, paper, simple image transfers, basic carving techniques, and some handy extras that can make your life easier when starting your printmaking journey, even when you're on a tight budget. You'll be printing up your own masterpieces in no time!
After we cover supplies, I'll demonstrate a full linocut print from rough sketch to final print using the Speedball Deluxe Block Printing Kit, and include some helpful tips along the way. Check out the links below to grab what you need to get started👇🏻 And don't forget to comment any questions you come up with while watching!
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🔗 My Up-To-Date Linocut Supply List: amzn.to/3F6dLYf
🔗 Speedball Super Value Block Printing Kit: amzn.to/3MDUL80
🔗 Speedball Deluxe Block Printing Kit: amzn.to/3UMeVix
🔗 Strathmore Printmaking Paper Pad: amzn.to/3MEw3V7
🔗 Legion Stonehenge Printmaking Paper Pad: amzn.to/3oblCy1
🔗 Mulberry Paper Stock Variety Pack: amzn.to/3MFqLJ5
🔗 Strathmore Tracing Paper: amzn.to/41nKAZz
🔗 Gorilla Grip Non-Slip Shelf Liner: amzn.to/41qdWXo
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🔗 Battleship Gray Linoleum from Blick: bit.ly/3zwhMSC
🔗 My Current Linoleum Prep and Image Transfer Tutorial:
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Video Contents:
0:00 My Journey with Linocut Printmaking
1:42 Unboxing Blockprinting Kits
4:57 My Favorite Paper for Beginners
6:15 Additional Helpful Supplies
9:02 Making a Print
10:54 Sketching a Design
12:13 Tracing Paper Transfer Method
13:44 Fine Line Carving
16:47 Large Section Carving
19:04 Inking & Printing
20:20 Final Print Reveal
20:36 Recap
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Пікірлер: 69

@missohmoon Жыл бұрын

My brain is screaming at me to buy all the things and make this my next hyper focus.

@illukace Жыл бұрын

It started as a hyper-focus for me too! ❤️

@ChyarasKiss 8 ай бұрын

ADHD!!! Yeah you know me!

@nathalieheath5693 8 ай бұрын

Mine toooo!!!

@aquafox8187 8 ай бұрын

Doing that right now!

@docinparadise 8 ай бұрын

Over the course of many, many decades I have “collected” nearly every art and craft hobby out there. Luckily, advancements in materials have made new or revived/improved skills relevant again. I’m going to teach my grandchildren every media they will sit still for😂

@maryamory1549 4 ай бұрын

I am now sixty. I have loved block printed fabric, cards, framed prints since I was a teenager. Finally going to dive into this. I like how it involves design, drawing, carving, printing and that I can reprint a design over and over .

@illukace Ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy it! :)

@docinparadise 8 ай бұрын

In woodcarving the dominant hand is the guiding hand and non dominant pushes too. You have discovered on your own the secrets that you would have learned in an class or apprenticeship. Well done you!

@melissahelsel4728 8 күн бұрын

Wonderful tutorial. Really good intro to the craft.

@jorenasparks6508 Жыл бұрын

I had made one linocut using the soft stuff years ago but did not do any others because I struggled so much with it. I used an ancient mustard yellow speedball set I bought at a thrift store. After watching your video, I tried again with the hard type of linoleum you recommend and it was great. Although I already had the speedball set, your Amazon list made buying a few other supplies easy. Thanks for all the help and advice.

@illukace Жыл бұрын

This is so great to hear and I'm so glad you found everything you needed to give it another go!! 🥳 Thank you so much for sharing this and I hope you have lots of fun creating ❤️

@whatzittooyah9182 7 ай бұрын

I remember making linocut stamps in art class in school. It was fun even though I did nick my little kid fingers a few times…The kits seem pretty affordable! I had no idea. Thank you

@grahamewebber4038 4 ай бұрын

Informative and to the point without unnecessary blah blah, thank you and congratulations on creating such great instructional video.👍

@NoisyBones 7 ай бұрын

I remember doing a Lino cut in my 7th grade art class (my teacher was pretty cool lmao) and really loving it despite the fact that the linoleum being pretty low quality and hard for my little child hands to carve. I’d really like to try again so this video is super useful!! ❤❤❤

@docinparadise 8 ай бұрын

Woodcarvers use a blue tape made to protect from cuts. Super cheep and can be wrapped on whichever finger/knuckle you’d be likely to gouge. It leaves your hands freer than a cut proof glove, which is another option - especially for young carvers.

@anabdelcastillo38 Ай бұрын

The best patiently and clearly explained video🥰

@rsnell9275 8 ай бұрын

Love this! I'm interested in exploring printmaking/block printing, but I'm shy about jumping in. I appreciate this video!

@phughesphoto 7 ай бұрын

Just getting started with the video and had to comment that although I am 59 . . . YOUR HAIR IS FREAKING AWESOME WOMAN! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! ❤

@joseph4756 6 ай бұрын

Thabk you so much! I appreciate your humility and thoughtful generosity! 😂

@No.0198 3 ай бұрын

Eurgh i did not need to find this today I have so many ongoing unfinished projects & now i found a new thing i really want to try Great video… Subscribed…

@ripe_avocados 5 ай бұрын

Amazing and helpful. Thanks

@michellebud234 8 ай бұрын

This was very helpful!!! Thank you

@Ashley_Cano 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I’m def ganna give this a try 🤗♥️

@avislyons3539 5 ай бұрын

I’m very new to Lino printing and I have watched many videos. This is one of the most helpful. Thank you. I will be watching more.

@persephoneblack888 Жыл бұрын

Block printing is a ton of fun ❤

@illukace Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! ✨

@ChyarasKiss 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for teaching us!

@illukace 8 ай бұрын

Any time! ❤️

@kimberarchuleta1689 Жыл бұрын

How cool, block printing is so fun! Go Art! Hugs from Montana

@illukace Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! ❤️

@j.wilcox3547 6 ай бұрын

This one video answered almost all of the questions I had about linocut printing. Thank you so much.

@illukace 6 ай бұрын

Nice! I’m so glad it was helpful! 🙌🏼☺️

@guilhemandre228 Жыл бұрын

That mulberry paper seems amazingly cheap, I'm going to try it ASAP. Thank you for the video!

@illukace Жыл бұрын

Of course! Have fun!

@Vee_of_the_Weald 4 ай бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you for this. I’ve been aching to try Lino carving for the longest time. This is gold information. You’re a star (and a very talented one at that!)

@illukace Ай бұрын

You are so welcome! And thank you for the kind words

@SimonSozzi7258 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful

@niccornish5095 7 ай бұрын

Stumbled on your blog, this has really piqued my interest, will invest in myself and make some time to try this art medium Xxx bless you for sharing Xxx

@MerlinAndPixie 3 ай бұрын

The mat is absolutely GENIUS!! Great tutorial, thank you. I've just got into link cutting & picked up some great tips here. I've also subscribed to your channel - fabulous work ❤

@illukace Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I hope you have fun!

@dcs1414 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, thank you for this wonderful vlog. I have been wondering what my next challenge should be. And you've helped me find it. I'm aging myself but the last time I made any kind of print was a wood block print over 40 years ago in high school. I'm sure I did do linoleum also but I just can't remember. I have a question though. Do you clean off your block in between prints, or at the end of a print making session with anything? Again thank you for this. You've gained a new subscriber today. 🥰

@kathyl425 5 ай бұрын

Very nicely done video. I too learn everything on line and have just gotten into printmaking. Thank you for this. It's one of the best videos I have seen. And by the way, I love your hair. 😃

@illukace Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And thank you! :)

@hungblack-thoxamchauau8501 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your useful shares, I have followed you

@WaveDPM 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the interesting content. I listen to your story all the way. Want to share something from my unexpected discoveries. I enjoy using a cake decorating wheel when cutting and just print my designs on a printer and transferring them with a hot transfer iron. Probably, it's more conplicated, but really helps on detailing. (Just sharing).

@illukace Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! These are great ideas!

@bijoulille8816 2 ай бұрын

@illukace do you sell the linoleum blocks too or just the prints?

@makinsavage5975 8 ай бұрын

Lol 😂 when you rolled out the shelf liner it resembled a smiley face. Nice trick. How did you do that?

@YVRCasting 5 ай бұрын

Hi so I guess you'd usually plan to either roll out a tiny amount of ink or plan to make several prints the same, to use it up. It's good to see you doing curves, as I hope to use moose as my first time! I'm Canadian but watching your video from England!! What's your top tip? My small baren arrived today.. I treated myself - but a small kit is coming next week. Any suggestions for colours? I am hoping to avoid the typical bold standards... I like browns, moss green, mustard/deep yellow, not bright etc.. thanks for the video. I am Casey :)

@bboo256 8 ай бұрын

Do you use mounted linoleum or do you buy like a roll uncounted?

@Beceremedic58 Жыл бұрын

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@Jehovah-litness Жыл бұрын

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@aubreasuncion6270 Жыл бұрын

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@lisathaviu1154 4 ай бұрын

I was trained to do woodcuts and linoleum seemed to not accept fine enough carving. I found that if I froze my Lino blocks, I could carve really fine lines.

@illukace Ай бұрын

I've been able to get some great detail in lino, but wood is superior for fine details for sure. My designs and my art style is more graphic, so it works well for me -- but not for all! :)

@makinsavage5975 8 ай бұрын

Have you ever considered wearing gloves to protect your hands? Not sure what gloves would work best but there are a ton of protective glove options. Maybe "crafting gloves" would be a good glove. They support and protect you hands. So if your hand muscles get sore they would help your hands go longer before they are too tired plus more protection from skin gauges.All while being thin enough to not be cumbersome.

@Toca_Merlina01 6 ай бұрын

Me:I can’t wait to do this! My brain:you won’t get it 💀

@WhittledWoodWorkshop 3 ай бұрын

The speedball value kit is £40 here in the uk and that really isnt that great value but if you want to get started its a good solution. One tool with three tips and not the 5 or 6 you usually get, 1 block that youll likely end up ruining if youre a beginner and a small tube of ink. The brayer is good though. Overall... im not buying the VALUE bit. The Deluex kit is a ridiculous £85 here in the UK.

@wockyslush666 Ай бұрын

Ok 😂