DRAFT

1. NEVER CUT TOWARDS your HAND!

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2. Always be aware of where your hand that isn't carving is

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3. Exchange a dull blade for a fresh sharp one when needed

- dull blades require more force which can lead to slipping and injury

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4. Always secure your work with a bench hook

1. Outline the shape of the small lino block onto

a piece of copy paper.

2. Include your name and period on it.

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3. Sketch a simple design of 4 - 6 shapes.

(Remember, if you choose to do lettering you must draw it flipped)

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4. Fill the shapes with quick sketches of different textures/patterns.

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5. Redraw your design carefully onto your Lino Block & make

changes as you wish

1. Learn your number on the class roster - use only the gouge with

the same number. Get your gouge from who ever is assigned to

be your supply captain.

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2. Keep track of your gouge blades and make sure all 6 of them

are either stored inside the handle or attached and ready to use

at the end of each period.

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3. Find and return Bench Hooks to the designated area

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4. Dust off your table with a brush at the end of class.

1. Remember, NEVER CUT TOWARDS YOUR HAND!

Stabilize your block with a bench hook so you can

control your gouge with two hands when possible.

2. And what you carve away will not print - it will be white

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3. Outline shapes first with small blade, use large blade next if needed.

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4. Use large blade to carve out large areas.

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5. Turn your block as needed and don't push into the end of a line.

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6. If your blade keeps slipping, change it for a sharper one

- dull blades require more force which can lead to slipping and injury

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7. Practice makes perfect - you'll get the hang of it!

1. Carry your clean Bench Hook over to the inks

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2. Scoop a small dab of ink onto your bench hook,

about the size of a jelly bean for small blocks.

(If you want to try multiple colors, start with a light color first)

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3. Wipe the knife clean and close the ink jar/tube

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4. At your table, use your brayer to roll out the ink.

Go back and forth and change direction several times

to get it even onto the roller.

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5. Roll the ink onto your block until it's covered

evenly with ink. Work quickly so the ink doesn't dry.

1. Move your inked block to the side and lay down

a clean sheet of newspaper to protect your printmaking

paper from getting dirty.

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2. Position your inked plate on the clean newspaper,

straight with the table edge.

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3. Get a piece of Printmaking paper and position it

carefully so your block is as close to the middle

and straight as possible..

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4. Rub the paper in circular motions with a Baren/Spoon.

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5. Check your work by lifting a corner of the paper and

rub again if needed.

1. Repeat printing process (see #8) and create at least 3 more prints

to create an edition of 4. (wipe block with damp cloth as needed)

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2. If you want to try multiple colors, start with a light color and

wipe your plate with a damp paper towel to prepare for the

next darker color.

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3. Use a pencil to write your name and the impression numbers

#1/4, #2/4, #3/4 & #4/4 and place them on the drying rack.

1. Wipe your block with a damp paper towel

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2. Rinse Bench Hook & Brayer under water and dry

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3. Rinse any ink out of the sink

1. Fold a piece of Gold Tabloid paper in half and write the following on it:

• Your Name, Period, "Small Lino Block"

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2. Include the small lino block green rubric.

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3. Include your small lino block edition and your sketch for it

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4. Bring to the Ms. Hooker's Table

Late work: Please complete and submit ASAP for MP 2 Grade

35 Pts....Effort was taken to carve the lino block carefully & completely

with a good amount of detail

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15 Pts...There are at least 3 different textures/patterns.

The planning sketch was done as required.

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35 Pts...There is an edition of 4 prints that are labeled correctly.

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15 Pts....Effort was taken to create clean prints

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BONUS:

1. Try some of the other techniques shown on this Video

• Rainbow Roll (Starts at 1:15)

• Offset Print (Starts at 1:55)

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2. The plate is very detailed.