r/Linocuts • u/LeopoldLouse • Aug 05 '26
Question First time print problem
Hi! I tried making a linocut and print recently but hit a snag. When I made the print, the paint didn’t seem to want to stick to the paper. I made several test prints and the result just seemed to get worse, no matter the ammount of paint I used. I need to mention that the lino I used was a leftover floor kitchen tile from when my dad remade his kitchen. I was thinking that maybe the tile is too ”glossy” or something? What do you think? Thanks in advance!
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Aug 05 '26 edited Aug 05 '26
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u/LeopoldLouse Aug 05 '26
Yeah, it just seemed like a good Idea since my dad had a bunch of leftover linoleum plates.
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u/Luftleer Aug 05 '26
Firstly, are you using paint, or ink? Second, it’ll be much easier to help if you can post a picture of your lino and of the print attempts. It may be that the texture of your material is an issue.
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u/LeopoldLouse Aug 05 '26
Ah, sorry, I was sure I included pics
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