This lino print took a full 2 months to carve the 2nd layer alone!
After being carefully hand carved using professional linoleum cutting tools, traditional oil based relief ink is then spread over the linoleum with a Japanese soft rubber brayer (roller). Japanese Awagami Washi Hosho Select paper, which is made from sustainable materials, is then placed on top of the linoleum before pressure is applied using a press to evenly distribute the ink.
As this is a reduction linocut print, more lino is cut away for every layer/colour that is printed, until there is not much lino left for the final layer. This means that this is definitely a one of a kind print as it is impossible to reprint once the edition is complete.
Due to this process, some small variations may occur, which makes each print truly unique.
Once it is dry, it is packaged, ready to order.
The oil based ink, as well as the paper, have great archival properties and the ink sits so well on the paper.
All of my lino prints come with free signed for shipping.
The print will be packaged, with a sheet of card stock, in a cello bag, to protect from damage, water damage and maintain archival properties. A further, thicker piece of card will be added into the envelope, to add further protection to the print. The envelopes are also hard board backed with ‘Please do not bend’ printed on the front.
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