Hated your first linocut attempt? You’re not alone. Here’s why it feels frustrating and how the right tools and approach make it fun and satisfying.

Avoid ruining your linoleum plate! Learn how to clean and store your linocut tools properly, plus simple tips for long-lasting plates.

A common beginner mistake in linocut printing: pressing the block onto the paper instead of placing the paper on the block. Here’s why the right order matters and how to fix it for clean, even prints — especially when printing by hand.

If your linocut prints look smudged, uneven, or take forever to dry, you’re probably using too much ink. Here’s how to recognize and fix it.

Carving injuries happen fast — often because of dull blades or wrong hand placement. Learn how to carve safely, maintain your tools, and reduce the risk of accidents.

Many beginners forget to mirror their drawing for linocut prints — especially text. Learn how to avoid this mistake and plan your designs perfectly.

Perhaps the biggest hurdle for linocut print beginners is the choice of products and materials. You can easily put together your own set and I'll tell you how!

Starting linocut can be exciting – but some tools and inks can make it unnecessarily frustrating. Discover which materials really help beginners achieve beautiful prints and which ones to avoid for a smooth, fun start.

Good products for lino printing are rarely found in local art supply stores - there you often find only old lino blocks and the simplest carving tools. There is much more choice in the following online stores ...

A hand printing press for linocut is a really great tool and I don't want to miss it. But do you need it, to make even prints? Let's see …

Colorful lino printing is my specialty, but I started in black ink only. Let me show you my development from 2018 until today ...

These 4 beginner friendly illustration styles are best suited for multicolor lino printing …

You don't have to spend a lot of money on tools. With these products you can save a lot ...