A simple guide to linocut tools and carving techniques

[@tamaragrout8084]

thank you great tutorial !

[@lospenguin5208]

Thank you. Great job. 🦅

[@cocorose9907]

Thanks...... just ordered my first set of tools😘

[@doomed1673]

Your initial cut to stop the bigger ones from slipping are called stop cuts in wood carving. Best bit of advice I've learned and experienced is never, ever have your off hand in front of the blade. Lino is soft so the amount of push exerted is low but still enough to slice open a finger pad. I really like the designs you are using to demonstrate, and the one on your shirt too. Very inspiring.

[@hannahgeorgialinocutprintm3157]

Yep, it’s definitely good to keep your other hand well away from the blade! Thanks very much for your kind words about my designs and T-shirt! It’s taken from a linocut I made and screenprinted onto the garment.

[@stevensimmons49]

Great video.. so informative... especially for me a total newbie

[@hannahgeorgialinocutprintm3157]

steven simmons great! So glad you found it helpful :) Georgia

[@a.r.3742]

Hi! Watched for the 1st time today and subscribed. I' ve watched a LOT ( hundreds) of linocut videos. There are very few videos where there's an explanation of how to carve a design. That is, what tool is good for what, and how to approach carving design sections; like the 3 step process of cutting within a channel that you described. The creation of a "dam" as a way to stop the tool from slipping as easily....that's gold baby! Gold! Now I know why my wrist and hands ached after linocutting. I was doing all these awkward, inefficient movements because I'm learning from videos. Question: Do the Japanese set with the thick, dark blue grey handles feel like they allow you to carve with less force? Finally, please consider doing a linocutting video where you carve in real time. It's actually very soothing to watch, not boring. Well.. I guess if you're not into it, then it's boring. Still, if you have closeups of the design and the tool, it becomes a way to learn, and improve. There's a printmaker I watch because he makes me better. I don't have a link now and I don't want to risk losing this message. I'll find it and add it in another comment. Thanks so much for this video. After watching you carve that little vertical channel, now I understand how to carve an image that I wanted to do for a while. I couldn't figure out how to do it though. My

[@paulmeir6528]

Good info, thanks

[@bbbernier]

Thank you!!

[@kathrynturner8271]

Hi Georgia Could you tell me the brand of those japanese woodcut tools in the case. Really learned a lot from this guide. Thanks.

[@hannahgeorgialinocutprintm3157]

Kathryn Turner hello! I’m afraid I don’t know the brand as it’s all in Japanese but here is a direct link to buy the product if that helps: www.lawrence.co.uk/japanese-woodcut-set.html So glad the video helped you :) Georgia

[@jodyappleton6388]

Thanks for recording this, been using the red handled tools so going to invest in something better as a result of your video. :)

[@hannahgeorgialinocutprintm3157]

Jody Appleton ah that’s so great to hear! It really is so important to have good tools 😊 I’m so glad the video has helped you and you won’t regret your decision! Georgia

[@DeeBeeStudioSabah]

Hi i look through Lawrence, may I know which size is the one you use for fine line cutting is it the V tools size 12/1 or Gouge size 11/.05. They both seems to cut fine lines. What's the different between the two may i ask?

[@hannahgeorgialinocutprintm3157]

Hello! I am using a 12/1 in this video which is a fine V-tool which cuts a 1mm wide line. The 11/0.5 is a very tiny gouge tool (U-shaped) which cuts a 0.5mm wide area.

[@joshlock925]

Hi. I'm looking to upgrade. (From the dreaded red handles!) To some pfiel tools from lawrence of course. What 3 tools would be best to begin building a good set would you suggest? I'd like a really fine v shaped. A medium sized v and one good for cutting large areas away. Feel a bit overwhelmed by the choice on the site and for obvious reasons cant pop by to talk to someone about them. Thanks in advance. Josh

[@hannahgeorgialinocutprintm3157]

I believe I have now responded to you on instagram! Thanks for your message :)

[@a.r.3742]

Here's the printmaker whose video I love. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6urg3-wapWah8k

[@bonnieharris5916]

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