Essdee : Softcut Printing Block : 30x42cm

The smooth surface and soft texture of the SoftCut lino sheets make cutting easy: blades will glide through with minimal effort. SoftCut prints well onto a range of surfaces including paper, card, and fabric. It can even print onto curved surfaces due to its flexibility.

The surface of the lino is cut away using special lino cutters or a knife to form the basis of the lino print. The block is inked up with a roller (known as a brayer) and this creates a positive image when printed onto paper or fabric. The printing process can be done by hand or with a press. You can use water-based lino ink, oil-based lino ink, or a block printing medium mixed with paint.