Picture Location - South side Cheddar Gorge

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  • @pdxfed
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    18 months ago

    Hi, what is a linocut vs a woodcut?

    • @[email protected]OPM
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      28 months ago

      Linocut is done on lino (which is ground up cork, mixed with linseed oil then adhered to a hessian backing)

      Woodcut uses wood instead

      Both lino and woodcut are relief printing where you use tools to carve out lines/sections, you then apply ink thinly using a brayer, and the paper is placed onto the inked surface to print the image

      I recommend the links as they explain the entire process (better than me on Saturday morning without having had any coffee) plus all the tools/materials etc

      • @pdxfed
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        28 months ago

        Thank you for the links, appreciate them. Just about to grab my first cup too so sympathize!

        • @[email protected]OPM
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          18 months ago

          No worries, Jacksons blog is great for information on lots of different art mediums/techniques etc, if you’re interested specifically in printmaking check out Handprinted, and my personal fave the curious printmaker…you would not believe the things this woman can get a print from, well worth a gander for some experimental and ‘I did not know this’ printmaking