This linocut starter kit is perfect for anyone who wants to have a go at carving and printing their own linocuts. The kit contains a set of six linocutter tools, a tube of ink, an ink roller (brayer) and five pieces of lino. I have put this kit together myself using carefully chosen components from different suppliers and I believe it is the best you will find for this price range. All you will need is some paper and a spoon for printing!
Tools - a set of six tools: two v-gouges, two u-gouges and two shallow gouges giving a wide range of possiblities for mark-making. These tools are much sharper than most others available in this price range.
Ink - the ink is water-washable but prints extremely well. I use it for my own work (and I'm very serious about my linocuts!). Cleans up very easily with water and a bit of soap. The ink stays wet for several hours while you are working so it's ideal for doing long print runs. The prints will take a day or so to dry.
Roller - hard rubber roller. Good rollers are expensive, so I have selected one which will give excellent results for this price range. The roller is just over 5cm (2in) wide.
Lino - this is easy-cut lino (not traditional linoleum) which is very easy to carve and has a smooth side and a textured side for a slightly different look when printing. Gives excellent results and holds very fine detail. The kit contains 5 pieces each 7.5 x 7.5cm (3 x 3in)
Box - the kit comes in a sturdy box made of recycled card and printed with my linocutboy logo!
An instruction booklet will be available soon to accompany the kit.
Happy printing!
Here's a test print I made very quickly:
Hi, love you lino cuts and the info in this blog. I am your newest follower as of this morning. After a few years of painting with acrylics I'm missing printmaking. Time to start gouging and cutting and inking again! When you have some time visit my blog and see some of the blocks and prints I've made.
ReplyDeleteThanks for following Carole! I once went camping on Vancouver Island.
ReplyDeleteNice little kit.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good way for people who are interested to make prints and a great way to build interest in your work.
Like your work and the attention to detail.
Especially the Trex with handbag.
Love your work and want to do linocutting myself! Will you have more kits available? They seem to be sold out.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the interest! I've sold out of kits now and am waiting for more components. Should be back on my etsy shop in a couple of weeks.
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