Symonne de la Croix

                    LINO PRINTING             by Symonne de la Croix                   (Corina Graham)                           26.2.21  Though lino printing is not period, it is a great stepping stone to learning other period techniques such as Durer style WOOD CUTS, WOOD BLOCK PRINTING on fabric and basic WOOD CARVING. LINOLEUM commonly shortened to Lino was invented by a Scot, Sir Frederick Walton in 1860. Lino is made with ingredients such as oxidised linseed oil mixed with cork dust, sawdust, pine resin, gums, pigments and fillers such as calcium carbonate on a burlap or canvas base. Materials: Lino 10 x 14cm Etching Ink (I used Charbonnel Aqua Wash) Lino and wood carving tools Self healing mat  Brayer (roller) Flat surface (like glass) to roll out ink  Baren (back of wooden spoon works) Cheap copy paper for proofing design Good paper for final prints  Other: Design to carve  Paper towels Lead pencil Bag for clean up  1. PUT THE DESIGN ONTO THE LINO: There are many ways

                MIXING DRY PIGMENT         MIXING DRY PIGMENTS     by Lady Symonne de la Croix                      (Corina Graham)                            5.2.21 MATERIALS Dry pigment  [In this case I used Lead white which is TOXIC] Powdered gum arabic Demineralised water Shells to put prepared paint into  EQUIPMENT  Mortar and Pestle Glass muller and base Pallette knife Eye dropper SAFETY  Gloves  Facemask Eye protection  Work in a draught free area ***Download and read Safety Data Sheet PROCEDURE 1. Using mortar and pestle, grind dry pigment to a fine powder.  Doing this in small batches works best 2. Equal parts dry pigment and powdered gum arabic (note: this does not have to be an exact measure as there are many variables with different pigments and types/brands of gum arabic 3. Dry mix powdered substances to combine. 4. Add small amounts of Demineralised Water with a dropper to combine to a consistency between snot (sorry I know that that sound