Introduction. About this book -- What is linocut? The history of linocutting ; How it is used today -- Tools and materials. Linocut tools ; Lino ; Ink ; Ink rollers ; Paper ; Hand printing tools ; Small presses ; Inking slab ; Sketchbooks ; Other bits and bobs -- Preparing your workspace. Drawing and cutting area ; Printing area ; Drying area ; Storage area for materials and prints -- From image to block. Drawing directly onto the block ; Tracing your drawing the traditional way ; Tracing directly from the drawing ; Using carbon paper to transfer your drawing -- An interview with Cally Conway -- Mark making. Holding your tools ; Using your tools safely ; Mark-making warm-up -- Cleaning Up. Cleaning Up oil-based water-soluble inks -- Carving lino. One image four ways -- An interview with Harriet Popham -- Registration. Super-simple registration ; Paper template registration ; Registration board -- Ternes Burton clips -- Simple linocuts. Black-and-white print ; Adding colour to your simple linocut -- Noise. Red kites -- Out in the garden. A nature study ; Tips on drawing outside or in public -- Editioning prints. Edition size ; Pricing ; How to edition ; Numbering and signing limited-edition prints -- A weekend away. Holiday memory print -- An interview with Izzy Williamson -- Reduction linocut. A practical object -- Multi-block prints. Key block method ; Four-block print -- An interview with Meg Justice -- Displaying multiple prints. Concertina book -- Experimental printmaking. Combining monoprint and linocut ; Repurposing old blocks ; Linocut and chine colľ ; Jigsaw linocut ; Rainbow roll -- Making linocut cards. Single-block card ; Two-block card -- An interview with Tristan Sherwood -- Bringing it all together. A large linocut -- Next steps in printmaking. Relief techniques ; Intaglio printmaking ; Other printing techniques -- Conclusion. Practical tips when things aren't going 'right' ; Setting up a regular practice ; Advice for when you are lacking in motivation ; Call yourself an artist ; Suppliers

"A linocut is a relief print created by carving a design into a printing block. It is the uncut surface, not the carved away areas, that gives you your image when you roll it with ink, lay paper on top then apply pressure to produce a print. With 18 easy-to-follow projects that can be adapted to suit your own ideas, experienced printmaker Sam Marshall guides you through the whole process - from the drawing to the carving to the inking to the printing - of creating your own beautiful prints and handmade cards whether you are working from your kitchen table or a more advanced studio set-up. By taking inspiration from everyday life, Sam helps you to build your confidence with observational drawing. Featuring step-by-step projects, the book demonstrates a range of skills with low-cost materials to produce simple linocuts, reduction linocuts and colourful multi-block prints. You will also learn more experimental techniques such as combining monoprint, chine colľ, jigsaw linocuts and rainbow rolls and pick up handy tips on subjects such as 'noise' and editioning your prints. Beautifully illustrated with photographs of Sam's own drawings and linocuts, and featuring the work of 5 talented printmakers, Linocut is an essential guide to linocut printmaking. Packed with creative and practical advice to guide and encourage you, whether you're just starting out, returning to the craft or looking to expand your printmaking skills."--