26/07/2026
A small tip for beginners.
After coming back to linocut printmaking (and experimenting with rubber blocks), I finally tried something I'd seen many printmakers do.
Before carving, I brushed on a very diluted watercolor wash over the lino. I was worried it would hide my transferred drawing—but it did the opposite. It made the lines much easier to see, and now I can clearly follow the carving as I work.
Such a simple trick, but it made a big difference. I hope it helps someone who's just starting too.
