How to make a lino stamp
In this step-by-step tutorial we’re showing you all you need to know for creating your own lino art!
Go to step 1
Create your own
In our example, we’re cutting out the shape of fish and using a beautiful blue shade of our Lino Colour, but any shape or drawing is possible. Learn your way with the Lino cutter, try out one of the 11 different shades and have fun with it!
Tip: clean your lino cut with warm water af terwards, so you can use it multiple times
What you need
- Talens Art Creation Lino Colour
- Linoleum sheet
- Lino cutter
- Brayer
- Paper (any colour, but not too textured)
Sketch on the lino sheet
Step 1
Draw a motif on the lino sheet. Note that prints will come out mirrored. I.e. letter should also be drawn mirrored to create a correct text.
Start carving
Step 2
Carefully cut out the drawing. Only cut away the negative space. All parts cut out, will not be printed. So for an outline drawing, everything but the lines should be cut out.
Roll on the paint!
Step 3
Put some paint on for example a glass plate of palette. Roll the brayer through the paint, and roll of the excess paint. Roll the paint on the lino cut.
Get stamping
Step 4
Put a piece of paper, for your final artwork on top of the painted lino cut. Roll it flat with your hand or a simple tool like a rolling pin or bottle. Then gently peel it off, starting at one end.
