Lino Printing is a printing technique similar to woodcut printing in that its form comes from engraving an image into a surface - however lino is used for this technique. Using a V-shaped chisel, parts of the lino are engraved away to create an image on its surface; however it is important to note that the image will be mirrored when printed, so any text must be backwards on the lino itself. Following the engraving, ink is applied to the lino with a roller, then the lino pressed to the paper. It is important to apply even pressure when doing this to ensure a consistency with the ink. The lino achieves a smoother image than wood, remains flexible and easy to carve, however it is difficult to create larger pieces as the material is fragile.
Mass production can also not be achieved through lino printing, as the surface of this material is prone to degradation through overuse. It can, however, be used to achieve a multitude of effects, using different pressures, colours, and even different shaped chisels. I have personally experimented with lino printing, and despite its time consuming nature (originally carving the lino itself, once the lino is engraved it takes next to no time to print), I enjoyed the effect it had given. Example below.
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