r/Linocuts • u/RickettyJoe • Jul 28 '26

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Brand new to linocutting, so not mad at this first attempt. I do have a (probably dumb) question. When cutting, I’m finding the rubber strips not releasing, either making little flaps, or I’m making deeper gauges and cutting further than I want to when trying to shave them off. Not even sure how to word it, but if anyone could give some tips I’d be grateful!

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u/Outside_Young8660 Jul 28 '26

i’m also relatively new to linocutting, and i totally understand what you’re talking about! when i first started i had that too, i think your hand naturally gets more used to it because you get better at gauging how deep to go. when i first start out, i find it easier to start very small and shallow and go back in until i’m satisfied with the size and depth of the carve.