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Deep Sea Diver linocut in progress

My linocut of a deep sea diver is coming along. I’m going to try and finish it this week and also to finish the film I have been making of my working process, from carving the block through to printing. I am still trying out colour combinations and deciding whether to add fish to the […]

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Ink rollers

I recently bought some new ink rollers. I have quite a good collection now so I thought I’d take a pic and do a fake instagram job on it. Here’s the result! Some day when I have more time I’ll write about the different rollers I’ve used, what brands to buy and what kind of […]

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Linocut starter set – now with linocutboy logo!

My linocut starter set comes with everything the beginner needs to start making linocuts. And now it comes in a beautiful box adorned with my linocutboy logo (printed from a linocut, naturally). Here it is in all its glory. Inside the box you get all the equipment you need for carving and printing your own […]

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Linocut starter kit back in stock

My linocut starter kit is perfect for the beginner who was to try linocutting. In contains cutting tools, ink, roller and Softcut lino and it comes in a lovely box to keep it all in. Everything you need to start cutting and printing! Linocut starter kit available now from my Etsy shop Linocut starter kit […]

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Linocut tutorial – how to print a colour blend

I’ve been printing my Hungry Fish linocut which has a colour blend, or colour gradation, on one of the blocks. This is a very simple printing technique where two or more colours are blended on the ink roller resulting in a striking effect which can be used in a number of ways. Hungry Fish linocut […]

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Linocut starter kit available now on Etsy

My linocut starter kit is now available to buy from my online linocutboy etsy shop. 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 […]

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Big ass linocuts

Things have been getting bigger at East London Printmakers. Giant new linocuts are appearing each week, being printed on our American French Tool Co. etching press. We also have a brand new giant 21 inch ink roller which I used for the first time today. I think I need to work out a little more! […]

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