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Linoleum Carving

Various knives and gouges are used to carve away the soft linoleum that is not
to be part of the image when it is printed. The linoleum will not take very delicate
or subtle cutting, and the end result usually looks rather blocky or poster- like.
However, the technique enjoys a certain popularity among artists who are more
casual in their work style, or who are trying to achieve a certain effects.

Richeson “Easy-to-cut” Linoleum

After years of trying to find a linoleum product that would be easier for artists
of all ages to carve on, we have developed an innovative material that seems
to be the answer and it can be worked mounted or unmounted. Working with traditional lino tools, it cuts like butter. It leaves beautiful, clean edges and works well on curves and tight corners. It is really an answer for those who have
wrestled with tough or hard linoleum in the past. One of its real advantages
is that it has a long shelf life - as much as ten times longer than that of
traditional lino – so it will stay soft and workable for much longer.

Richeson EASY-TO-CUT Linoleum Rolls 12" x 50'
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