Printmaking tips- Heat your lino for easier carving.

In this video, I'm sharing a quick tip I learned along the way that can be so helpful if you have difficulty carving your lino. Sometimes with Traditional linoleum, it can be a bit tough to carve. You may find, when carving, that your tools tend to want to slip over the surface of the lino, which can be dangerous. For easier carving, use a small craft heat gun or a blow dryer on high heat to heat your lino up a bit, This will soften it and make it much easier for your tools to carve. This tip does not replace sharpening your tools regularly, however.

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