The Coral Cave: Making of a linocut print

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This tutorial will show you how to carve and print a linocut with several layers of color using simple and cheap tools.
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The design of the print is inspired by The Coral Cave, a watercolor adventure game set in Okinawa: ateliersento.co...

[@bassard5669]

My printmaking professor told us about artists who print with spoons as if they were a thing of the past! I was waiting for you to take everything over to a press and I honestly had my mind blown 😂. Not to mention the Sponge instead of a roller; you've inspired me.

[@ateliersento]

We like linocut because it's a technique that allows you to work with really cheap tools! There's many possibilities and you can experiment until you find the tools you like the most. (Of course, if I had a press it would be faster and easier. One day, maybe...)

[@Salzblut]

Wow, this is such a relief. Usually these tutorials suggest you'd have to buy enough equipment to start your own elementary school just to do a lino print but it really cheers me up you are achieving these wonderful results with a spoon and sponge. Keep up the great work!

[@ateliersento]

Working with cheap tools is very important to us. It allows us to experiment a lot, even if we don't have lots of money.

[@oncalldev]

Very clear explanation of the process - without even speaking a word. Pleasure to watch.

[@ateliersento]

Thank you very much for your kind words!

[@evelynevandepoel1939]

Nice to see a video at normal speed and not in time lapse. Thank you.

[@ateliersento]

Normal speed videos are very complicated to shoot and edit but there are more educational: you can see every movement. So it's worth the effort!

[@juliasteinweh-adler5288]

this is stunning!!!!! i usually skip around videos like this because they never get to the point but every shot of this was beautiful, educational, succint, and had me captivated from start to finish. I also very much appreciate your use of cheap tools. keep up the incredible work!

[@ateliersento]

Thanks a lot for your kind words! We put a lot of work in the editing so we really appreciate. Working with cheap tools is also important for us. We're glad you liked it!

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Exactly! A little gem of a demo. And it is so cheap for the tools I might just have a go once or twice. Just like knitting, it's something I have never tried and find rather fascinating.

[@nicolle2126]

This is so therapeutic and so relaxing to watch. Thank you for the video, I also learned a lot watching it ^^

[@ateliersento]

Thank you very much. We're glad you liked the video!

[@giwangpvcartslamp1349]

@@ateliersento this arts can make some foto?

[@kikaburra]

Fantastic video, I had no idea what the process even was but you explained it well!!

[@ateliersento]

Thanks a lot!

[@lisac6079]

The print and the video itself are both so beautiful! I imagine it must be difficult to visualize what should be on seperate layers. This really inspired me to make my own linocut print, thank you!

[@ateliersento]

Thanks a lot for your kind words. I make several sketches to visualize the print and what should be separate layers. Without sketches, it would be very difficult indeed! I hope you'll have fun making your own linocut prints. It's a rewarding process!

[@sachikawaii]

I did a set of Lino prints for college and I had a mental breakdown half way through I dunno how I’m so relaxed by this video

[@ateliersento]

Everything is stressfull when done in school. Linocut can be such a relaxing technique at home!

[@mary1517]

I can't believe you are using a spoon. A SPOON! You don't even have a professional tool set nor a printing press and it looks so epic! Even better then a lot of studio-made graphics. You, my Sir, are a master of this craft.

[@ateliersento]

According to movies, the spoon is the best tool to escape a prison! You can also print lino with it. And I've even heard you can use it to eat!!! Is there anything that cannot be done with a spoon?!! :)

[@Maria-yv7sq]

This video is so relaxing and aesthetically pleasing. I literally did not take my eyes off the screen once

[@ateliersento]

Thank you! We're glad you liked it!

[@nyolcheh.5858]

The bast thing about KZbin videos that you can learn and have fun times🎉

[@suzysquidink]

This video is so spot on! The art is beautiful, and the editing is really pretty to watch as well! :) I'm going to have to use that spoon-rubbing technique to transfer my drawings, as currently I trace the lines individually. Should save me a lot of time so thank you. :D

[@ateliersento]

I'm really glad if the video was helpful. And many thanks for your kind words!

[@user-zs6lf3km3o]

Love the style of this video! The music, angle and color. So relaxing and calm.

[@ateliersento]

Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ht1ps555]

The music and this whole video was just a blessing to me. What kind of music is this?! It’s so relaxing when watching the Lino becoming a beautiful piece.

[@ateliersento]

Thanks a lot! We composed the music so we don’t know what kind of music it is. Soundtrack music maybe? Anyway, we’re glad you liked it!

[@ht1ps555]

Atelier Sentô yes, of course!

[@lucdof1]

Il y a tellement de délicatesse et de patience dans cette vidéo. C'était très instructif sur la façon dont vous avez réalisé la linogravure !

[@ateliersento]

Merci beaucoup ! On a essayé de s'appliquer pour faire la vidéo car la linogravure est une technique qu'on aime beaucoup.

[@inkonmyhands]

i was absolutely mesmerized while watching this!! couldnt look away or skip. Very well done and the print turned out magical !

[@ateliersento]

Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you liked our video! ☺️

[@mariyahrahman9982]

I feel so lucky to have found this video, so thorough and enjoyable. Thank you for this tutorial!

[@ateliersento]

You’re welcome!

[@cassiemd]

Forget ASMR, this is the most soothing video I've ever seen

[@ateliersento]

Ahah, thank you!

[@definitelynotafox6262]

i was wondering how to print without a brayer - problem solved! great video for beginners like me, and stunning work!

[@ateliersento]

Thank you for your nice words! We’re glad the video was helpful.

[@hoshihosh9527]

The color mixing part is sooo satisfyinggg

[@ateliersento]

Indeed! We love that part too.

[@driftwooddreaming7394]

Love the use of a sponge! It give such a wonderful dabbled painted effect. Very inspiring!

[@ateliersento]

People usually use a roller but for small prints we find the sponge to be more appropriate.

[@kittencatkitty]

This is so amazing, so well explained, the music, the editing, your technique. I'm out of words. Thank you for this gem.

[@ateliersento]

You're welcome! We're glad you liked the video.

[@Lauragld]

Beautifully done! So helpful and broken down in such an easy way to take in. Thanks so much for this video....I work in oils and watercolors and have just returned to printmaking after many many years away. Trying to break down the steps can be such a brain twist........thank you !

[@ateliersento]

I’m glad this video was helpful. Thanks a lot for the feedback and have fun with printmaking!

[@omnipotenttit3240]

So much work for one little print... It's absolutely beautiful, though.

[@ateliersento]

We have filmed one print in the video but we make at least 30 prints at the same time. So it's really worth the effort! It's a great technique, we love it!

[@omnipotenttit3240]

That's true. I guess once the Lino is carved you can make unlimited prints. By the way, I'm really looking forward to the game. You've done a wonderful job! :)

[@ateliersento]

Thank you!

[@timberkidd3974]

I just watched it several times in a row because I found the working process to be just so mesmerizing. Even though I remember my first try doing lino being a pain in the ass, I guess I will retry it after this.

[@ateliersento]

If you find lino difficult to carve, you can use rubber blocks instead. It's very soft so it's easier to carve and give good results on small images. Thanks for watching!

[@MerakiPainter]

Came out great! And the colors are so vibrant

[@ateliersento]

Thank you!

[@MerakiPainter]

Atelier Sentô you’re welcome

[@jofox8066]

Super print design! I also really loved the pace of you video editing and the gentle music you chose.

[@ateliersento]

Thanks a lot for your kind words! We're glad you liked our video!

[@belenmontenegro9314]

This is absolutely amazing. First time I see this technique using a sponge! I think I'm not patient enough for this right now but I would definitely try in the future. Thanks for sharing!

[@ateliersento]

Thanks a lot! Don't hesitate to try this technique: it's very relaxing!

[@onovae]

I used to work with lino at my elementary school, seeing how it can be used (like you did right here) really made me have a lot of ideas to use lino in the future.

[@SBVCP]

So, its basically like a stamp with extra steps. I like it

[@ateliersento]

Yes, it's the same technique. Simple yet with endless possibilites.

[@fAshSon]

I just discovered lino cut printing and you are absolutely one of the best i've seen! unbelievable!

[@ateliersento]

Thank you so much! Linocut printing is a wonderful technique. We love it!

[@kawaiilombax]

We did this in college when I used to study art, however, we used to have to warm the Lino up every couple of minutes and in turn, it made the process longer. Smart ass over here decided to do a detailed piece too so it took me lots of extra work hours to complete ;-; It looked good in the end though and I was impressed with it !

[@ateliersento]

I didn't know this tip! I'll try to warm the lino next time. Thank you!

[@kawaiilombax]

Atelier Sentô no problem!! We used one of those hot plates, it definitely makes the lino easier to work with !

[@jamong1087]

Great video, you can save yourself many hours by printing original image on paper and transfering that ink to the lino by laying image ink down on lino and painting back of paper with alcohol or water, leaving black image on lino

[@ateliersento]

Thanks for the tip! We'll have to try that!

[@goilo888]

LaserJet print (not inkjet print) and nail polish remover (acetone) will do the trick as well.

[@RedEzelt]

I did my first lino print two years ago. A bit of a struggle considering I had too many lines for a beginner but it was fun! I won't mind doing it again.

[@ateliersento]

Yes, it's a fun and rewarding technique!

[@ClaudiaSketches]

Absolutely beautiful! I love your process of making a reduction print without having to cut down the one original block- I hate the finality of that! I also really like how you tailored the technique to ensure that each block/pattern stayed in registration throughout the process by using a tracing and the corner jig. Great work :)

[@ateliersento]

Thanks a lot for your kind words! The reduction technique has something frightening indeed. Having different lino plates for each colour allows us to make a small amount of prints, wait for them to be sold and print some more. It's a less exhausting method, haha!

[@goilo888]

Of course a reduction print supposedly increases the value of your work since now there only a limited number of prints available - however many you made as you started. No more can be made. To a collector this makes it more valuable (or it *can*, haha).

[@wolfgangmages8913]

Woa, watching this video is a nice way to start into the morning. I am only screenprinting at the moment but this video made me think of trying lino cut again. Great, thanks!

[@likx]

This is SO. GOOD. Great design with minimal tools. And thank you for that sponge idea. I've been debating whether to buy a roller, but it seemed an unnecessary expense for a casual printmaker.

[@ateliersento]

The sponge will do the job very well indeed. Thanks a lot for your kind words!

[@startpage717]

The drawing is SO sweet (even in B/W)

[@ateliersento]

Thank you! We’re glad you like it!

[@deborahvanbolderen2873]

This is enormously informative and inspiring. Thanks for the step-by-step instructions and the helpful pointers. Merci!!

[@ateliersento]

You’re welcome! Thanks a lot for your feedback!

[@LadyCJ62]

I am just starting out with lino cutting and this video has been really useful. Thank you for posting it.

[@ateliersento]

We're glad you found it useful. Good luck with learning lino cutting. It's a beautiful technique!

[@3washoka]

your channel is honestly my favourite !! you're truly talented. god bless you

[@ateliersento]

Thanks a lot for your heartwarming message! It's very kind!

[@milandragojlovich5500]

Looks great; congratulations...keep it up!!! A lot of patience and very precise work required....

[@ateliersento]

Thanks a lot!

[@ethicsexistentialism4191]

Love it!! Simple and so cute. 👌 And I love your low tech process... 👍 You don't have to have expensive fancy tools to be a pro artist!!🙏😉 kind regards, Mary from Australia 🤗

[@ateliersento]

Yes, that’s what we like with this technique: you can do incredible artworks with the most simple tools!

[@allenu]

Thank you for putting this together! I learned a lot and the music was perfect for it.

[@ateliersento]

You're welcome! We're glad you liked the video and the music.

[@tiqachu]

incredible!! your effort and patience shows in the end product!

[@ateliersento]

Thank you! It's a slow technique but it has a unique look. We love linocut prints!

[@padstowphantom]

Fantastic video. The finished product looked amazing.

[@ateliersento]

Thank you!

[@cw4608]

The labels just made me smile

[@ateliersento]

Thank you! We put too much work on these (but it was worth it, hehe)!

[@nickdunbar2967]

Very nice video and end result. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@ateliersento]

You're welcome!

[@brucekoussaba8548]

wouldn't it be amazing to see this work turned into a feature film!

[@ateliersento]

Thank you! We worked hard on this video so we really appreciate!

[@yaunadia33]

the spoon rub what a great idea!

[@ateliersento]

Spoons are wonderful tools, hehe!

[@rubymorales6545]

This is the only good printing video I know of. I love making linoluem prints especially color reductions prints ❤

[@ateliersento]

Thanks a lot for your kind words! We should try color reduction prints one day. It looks like a very interesting technique!

[@rubymorales6545]

Atelier Sentô it's just the same as this print. You print different colors BUT you use the same lino block and after you print the first color you cut that color away then you print again with a different color.

[@ateliersento]

It must be a little bit frightening to cut your plate after printing the first layer and realize there's no turning back. You cannot reprint the first layer if something go wrong.

[@rubymorales6545]

Atelier Sentô Yes it is 😂 but makes a good challenge!

[@roxaneherbert6637]

This was quite a rewarding and wonderful video. Clear and interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@ateliersento]

Many thanks for your kind words!

[@AndreaEsponda]

your process is magic, your videos are so calming, your art is outstanding ♡♡♡♡

[@ateliersento]

Your words are so motivating! Thank you so much!

[@gingerally8739]

i love the music you use in your videos, its just so relaxing :)

[@ateliersento]

Thank you for your kind word! We're glad you liked the music: we're beginners at composing so it motivates us to record more tracks for our videos!

[@gingerally8739]

Your welcome!! Its amazing music , so keep going at it!!

[@lucybri83]

Awesome tutorial (and good background music) thank you!

[@ateliersento]

You're welcome!

[@sfsfewaerq]

That's such a beautiful work. Please make more videos, this channel it's one of my favorite artistic reference here on youtube

[@ateliersento]

Many thanks for your kind words! More video are coming soon.

[@greypoly]

Excellent reference. This has helped me greatly with regards to the transfer-to-block portion of printing. Great audio too!

[@ateliersento]

We're really glad it helped you! Thank you for your message.

[@choff01]

Beautiful print!

[@ateliersento]

Thank you!

[@louised9396]

beautiful, and I like the spongy structure of the paint.

[@ateliersento]

Thank you!

[@joannaaxtmann517]

YAY! great for these times of pandemic and remote learning THANK YOU!!!!

[@ateliersento]

You’re welcome. Take care!

[@aprilezell3784]

Okay, that's really cool - and your video is next level. So impressed with everything about this! Thank you for taking the time to vid and for sharing your artistry!

[@ateliersento]

Thank you so much for your very nice comment. It really motivates us to share more videos of our process!

[@labsquadmedia176]

Thank you for this beautiful, clear and thorough video.

[@ateliersento]

You're welcome!

[@LoqueVigoEsconde]

So beautiful and so many tips❤thanks!

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

I enjoyed that from start to finish. With some art demos I will confess to adjusting the settings to x2 speed. But not for this one. It is an ace of a video. I might try it for fun and print a few for my grandchildren.

[@ateliersento]

Thank you very much! We're glad you liked our video!

[@elainethomas2704]

Loved the tutorial. Very clear and accessible. Thank you

[@ateliersento]

You're welcome. We're glad you liked this video!

[@qamarramzan5115]

Thanks for showing your techniques

[@Leila-ui2ci]

C'est vraiment hyper chouette, merci de nous montrer le processus avec plusieurs couleurs !

[@ateliersento]

C'est une technique intéressante qu'on apprécie beaucoup et qui peut donner de chouettes résultats.

[@forestfolkoffgrid]

This video was seriously so well done. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Beautiful job. Loved the music.

[@ateliersento]

We compose the music for most of our videos so we're really glad you like it! Thank you!

[@Carlos31416]

Bien joué ! J'ai particulièrement apprécié le côté accessible quant au matériel. Les gens qui te montrent d'entrée de jeu leur super matos, avant de savoir si on veut se lancer dans telle ou telle technique, ça donne pas envie, déjà... ✋

[@ateliersento]

Merci ! C'est aussi ce qui nous a plu dans cette technique. Pas besoin de matériel coûteux et pourtant les possibilités sont infinies !

[@antignimwraitini8729]

Thats so beautifulk so happy to see someone that makes good art and expleins everything in such a good way!!! (Sorry for any mistakes)

[@ateliersento]

Thanks you for you very kind message!

[@roseminshaikh8787]

Lots of effort. And result super amazing.

[@ateliersento]

Thanks a lot!

[@smariegalski3641]

Fantastic video and amazing talent. Thank you!

[@ateliersento]

You're welcome!

[@fuzzles93]

This was great to watch ... I loved your editing

[@ateliersento]

Thank you very much!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

the color choices work really well :D i love the result. also the editing was fun to watch :D

[@ateliersento]

The editing is a long and difficult task so thank you!!!

[@Thomas-je5rj]

Merci à vous, c'est très intéressant de voir comment a été faite la linogravure que l'on a ! Toujours aussi agréable de vous suivre bon courage pour la suite :)

[@ateliersento]

Merci beaucoup !

[@ariannaf.4430]

Thank you for the precious advice and... wonderful print!

[@ateliersento]

You're very welcome!

[@unluckymarch2589]

it amazes me how careful and precise you are. when i print i just throw the shit together and if it works it works lmao

[@Em-nu2dt]

Wow that's flipping awesome

[@ateliersento]

Thank you!

[@sallysallysally]

Lovely to watch, informative, and a beautiful print. Thank you.

[@ateliersento]

You're welcome! Thank you for your kind words!

[@TheKashiraderKashiraHanazumu1]

This is such a great watch and tutorial! (Currently making a linoprint for a project. It really suits as a handy background video too).

[@ateliersento]

Thank you and good luck with your project!

[@christinearnold-green8540]

I am just learning about lino prints (by book only at the moment), and I was very surprised to see the sponge used to ink the block - what are the advantages of doing it this way over using a roller please? I hope you do not mind me saying that what your video doesn't cover is all those masks you made to protect the cut out areas - and how you achieved these and using what materials. Most interesting, and quite unlike anything I have read about making lino prints so far.

[@ateliersento]

Thank you for your message! I don't remember how I got the idea to use a sponge. I had trouble inking with a roller so I tried with the sponge and it worked very well. It's easier to control the amount of ink and it also allows to ink small areas.The masks were made with some thin cardboard. I think I used those techniques (the sponge and the masks) because I don't have quality tools. I like to use cheap ones so they don't work very well and I have to find other ways to reach my goal. It's probably not the best or easiest way, though.

[@Carlos31416]

The sponge = 50 cents. The roller = 50 bucks 😱

[@kaleylopez2097]

i did this once in my freshman year of high school in art class. NEVER AGAIN. this was like an extremely intense workout.

[@foxkeh13]

This is amazing! Thanks so much for taking the time to show your process! I'm going to give linocut a try :)

[@ateliersento]

Thank you for your comment. You're going to love making linocuts. It's a wonderful technique!

[@thedudewiththehair2498]

Heating up the linoleum for a couple of seconds makes it softer and somewhat easier to work with

[@ateliersento]

Thanks for the tip! I'll try it next time!

[@christinelubanski9880]

That beautiful! Thank for sharing your process 😊

[@ateliersento]

You’re welcome!

[@TheSerenAlien]

I learned a lot by watching this. Thank you!

[@ateliersento]

We're glad it was helpful. Thank you the nice words!!!

[@silviarg9727]

I just ordered some linocut materials and I’m so excited!! Thanks for the inspiration!!(:

[@ateliersento]

That’s a great technique and you’re going to love it!

[@forgotten-z2f]

your skill level is motivating, beautiful pieces you have here 👌✨✨✨

[@ateliersento]

Thanks a lot! Your comment is motivating too!

[@Carlos31416]

Super vidéo ! Réalisation très soignée, merci ! 👍😀

[@ateliersento]

Merci à toi pour ces gentils mots !

[@anacuri0sa]

That is absolutely amazing ! Thank you for this video and the tips! I'll try your technique as soon as I can

[@ateliersento]

You're welcome. We hope you'll enjoy this technique as much as we do!

[@VeraSt101]

Bravo! Thank you for making this video!

[@ateliersento]

You're welcome!

[@yechanjung8849]

very inspiring video! also editing couldn't be any better. Thank you for uploading this kind of high-quality videos :)

[@ateliersento]

Many thanks for your kind words. It motivates us to create more videos!

[@Akikkofnu]

Thanks for this video...so inspirational! Beautifully done.

[@ateliersento]

You’re welcome!

[@5upazikmu]

Le rendu est trop cool et la musique va trop bien avec 👏👏

[@ateliersento]

Merci, c'est gentil !

[@michael-mccafferty]

You are so methodical and accurate!

[@ateliersento]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@roxannewheeler]

This is a very wonderful video, thank you ❤️

[@ateliersento]

You’re welcome. Thanks for your kind words!

[@pedrogonzalez8625]

Great tuturial, Thanks!

[@ateliersento]

You’re welcome!

[@digitalbrayer]

Impressive and unusual - which I find inspiring WELL DONE !!!

[@ateliersento]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@ArielBissett]

Such a great video!

[@ateliersento]

Thank you!