Linoleum Block / Printmaking

Step 4 Trace Image on Linoleum

1. Change the image to the necessary dimensions.

2. Reverse the Image on its vertical axis.( The image should be opposite when transferring to linoleum so it prints correctly)

3. Print out the image you can also bring the file on a usb drive to a print shop they usually can print any size you want so you can fit your block no matter what the size.

4. Tape transfer paper on the block. Then tape the printout on top. Only place the tape on the top of the print so you can flip as you trace and see the parts that have already been transferred. Sort or like a hinge. So you can fold the paper back easily and it will lay back down in the same exact place.

5. Use a pencil for this because pens rip through the paper.

6. After the image is transferred go over the lines with a fine permanent marker.

7. Sometimes I take a photo of the traced image. Open it in Photoshop/ Edit/Transform/ Flip Horizontal so you can see the tracing as it will finally appear as a print.

Comments

[sonhja]

I have a very hard time using transfer paper Is there any more tip's you can share? Love your how to.

[Preistt]

I usually rub the back of my printout with a large piece of graphite I got at the local arts store. Then, I use the printed sheet as a transfer paper, as the graphite will move to the lino when the image is traced.

[Hudson Hill]

Sorry it kinda took so long to get back to you. As far as know you should make sure you keep it taped down very well this helps the paper from ripping

[Ninzerbean]

There is transfer paper you can run through your printer (!) that can be used over and over - look around this site, it sells it for about $4/pkg. I have not tried it but I know I will.