On Saturday afternoon, I spent my time creating a lino print. I decided on a simple rose head.

1. I first of all traced over the top of the image of the rose on top of the lino so it embossed onto the lino.
2. I then went over the lines with pencil so I could see them.
3. I then warmed up the lino on a heater so it would be easy to cut through.
4. Then I went along the lines with a scalpel so I could scoop out the lino with the lino cutting tool.
5. I carried on doing this until the rose was ready to be used to print.
6. I got the paper and wet it on both sides.
7. Then I rolled the black ink onto the rose pattern on the lino and place the wet/damp paper on top.
8. I laid a piece of wood on top of it all and stood on top of it to press down firmly so the print would turn out well.
9. Then I lifted the wood and voila! a lino print!

Warning to my family: you are all getting lino print cards for Christmas! So much fun!