Be My Valentine

Instructions

1. Use double sided tape to hold down both the linoleum block and your tape board, make sure the edges are aligned and they are the exactly the same height. 2. Scan & place design etc. Grid will help you place the design accurately. 3. Using the 1/4" bit clear out as much of the pockets as you can. Use offsets to clear away all the material outside of the design if your block is larger than 9" x 9". 4. Using the 1/16" bit set the pocket cuts to "inside" and cut the outlines of the design. 5. Using the 1/16" bit set the inside cuts back to pocket and clear out any remaining material. 6. Make sure to cut out the insides of all the e's. 7. Use bristle brush and fine sandpaper to clear off the surface of the block as well as you can. Linoleum is a little sticky and the shavings can get stuck to the block surface - you will want to remove these to make sure you can pull a good print. 8. If you've made any mistakes or have ended up with any uneven edges it's easy to use origin or an xacto knife to cut away any excess linoleum. 8. You're done! (with cutting) To pull prints: 1. Apply ink to the palette paper and mix 2. Roll brayer in ink and roll on palette paper to remove excess ink. When you have the perfect amount of ink it will sound like velcro when you roll the brayer. 3. Use brayer to roll ink over block. Try to not get ink in any of the recessed areas. 4. Lay paper over block. 7. Rub baren, wooden spoon, or the heel of your hand over the back of the paper firmly and evenly to transfer ink to the paper 8. Carefully peel the paper off then let dry.