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- Mix red and white ink onto the plate to create pink.
With the brayer, roll the ink until you have an even
layer. Place the lino block on a newspaper. Roll the
brayer over the lino in all directions until the ink is
spread evenly. Repeat five or six times. - Place the paper on the inked block. Smooth the
paper over it then run the back of a wooden spoon
over the paper. Remove the paper to reveal your print. - Copy a paisley design on to tracing paper (you
could use the paisley image on the page opposite
as inspiration) and transfer to the lino. Go over the
pencil with a black ink pen. - Use the cutting tools. Hold the lino steady with
one hand and carve away from your hand with the
other. Leave all the areas that are black. Start with
the fine tool and then move to a wider tool.
MAKING THE LINOCUT BLOCKS
Design and cut your own paisley linocut in four easy steps! Use
it to make pretty cards and gift wrap. By Pragya Agarwal.
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