Linoleum Block PrintingGrade 5

Printing became useful after the invention of the movable type printing press by Johannes

Gutenberg.

What is a Block Print?A block print is a print made from

wood, linoleum, or vinyl.

Here’s one that the Northern Renaissance artist, Albrecht Durer created.

Tools for Block Printing

Brayer

Gouge

Barren

Ink

Block

Tools for Block Printing:

A brayer is a roller for transferring ink to the plate for printing.

Tools for Block Printing:

A gouge is a tool for cutting a wood or linoleum block

Tools for Block Printing:

A barren is a 4 ½ inch circular tool used for pressing paper onto a plate or block for hand printing.

Tools for Block Printing:

Ink is usually a liquid material for writing or printing.

Tools for Block Printing:

Block is the surface that has an image to be printed. It can be wood, linoleum or vinyl.

In block printing the area carved away remains white.

I will not talk while carving my linoleum. I will not talk while carving my linoleum. I will not talk while carving my linoleum. I will not talk while carving my linoleum. I will not talk while carving my linoleum. I will not talk while carving my linoleum. I will not talk while carving my linoleum. I will not talk while carving my linoleum.

25 times!!!!!!

What Makes a Good Print?• Centered & Straight

• No fingerprints/Smudges

• Even coating of inkIs your print gray?Does your print have

texture?

Make 3 good prints total!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edition your print:

• Date

• Number

• Signature