Beginner’s Guide to Linocut

Master the basics and beyond of linocutting with expert tutor and artist, Susan Yeates.

Linocut and screenprinting have undergone a resurgence in recent years. This book teaches the basic techniques for learning to make your own prints under the guidance and tutelage of expert teacher and artist Susan Yeates.

Susan, who also runs the popular 30 Day Sketchbook Challenge, and authored the title Sketchbook Challenge (9781800920453), explains the rudiments of linocutting, and guides you through ten practical and attainable projects including greeting cards, artworks to frame, labels for jam jars, seed packets and bags or tea towels to print and give as personalised presents.

There are handy tips and suggestions throughout the book and each project begins with a list of tools and materials needed.

Book Contents

Introduction

What is linocut?

Fine art versus craft versus illustration

Tools and Materials

Cutting tools

Additional tools

Lino

Using your cutting tools

Printing inks

Papers

Your workspace

Techniques

1Draw

2Cut

3Print

4Repeat

Projects

1. Pattern Sampler
2. Dragonfly Quartet
3. From Photograph to Print
4. Printing Text
5. Two-tone Teapot
6. Leaf Print Wrapping Paper
7. Greeting Cards
8. Seed Packets
9. Jam Jar Labels and Lids
10. Printed Fabric Wash Bag

Templates and Motifs

Index