Illustration Techniques 01

Linoleum print

How to make a linoleum print and possible outcomes.

Linoleum print is made by using tools to cut a design into a linoleum plate. Once the design is finished a roller is used to spread colour onto the plate. A sheet of paper is placed an top and pressed down on the plate to transfer the print.

One colour examples

Multi coloured prints

Linoleum prints with multiple colours are made by using multiple linoleum plates.

Using linoleum print to create patterns

Linoleum print in communication design