Definition of lino printing is "A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife, V-shaped chisel or gouge, with the raised (uncarved) areas representing a reversal (mirror image) of the parts to show printed. The linoleumsheet is inked with a roller (called a brayer), and then impressed onto paper or fabric."
The process is time consuming but it's going to create an imperfect texture to the print. It's important to make sure the ink doesn't cover the sheet because then it will bleed and look horrible on the print. I want it to be rough and have specs because then the design will have more movement within it and look fluid which will mimic the energy within the carnival.
Costs for production from Fred Aldous was £30 for the materials, lino cutter, black paint and gold ink etc.
Stock purchased was colour plan paper because of the vibrancy of the paper in 135gsm so that it is not too thick but can hold the paint and ink without bleeding or going through the paper.
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