Printing a Linocut

Maggie Stein at her studio

When I posted the article about Maggie Stein's linocuts, a number of people asked me what they were and how you made them.  A linocut starts with a piece of thick linoleum which is carved to make any image you like.  After it is carved, what is left will print the ink colour and what is carved will be the paper colour. 

Ross and I had a great time last Saturday filming Maggie printing a linocut.  We have never videoed before, nor have we edited so this is our first go at being filmmakers. 

Here is our video on YouTube - http://youtu.be/mVvnxb-EFp8.  Please have a look . It takes 8 minutes so give yourself a bit of time.

On Saturday Maggie  printed both using her press and without it. In this video she shows us how to print without a press which is useful for anyone wanting to try it at home.

In a week or two we will film Maggie making the linocut which  is the process prior to the step we are showing you here.

 Below are some shots of Maggie making a print using her bookbinding press.

The print she made in the film as well as many other beautiful works are on her website:  www.maggiestein.com.au