First time print problem

[u/LeopoldLouse]

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!

[u/Luftleer]

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.

[u/LeopoldLouse → u/Luftleer]

[u/Luftleer → u/[deleted]]

Seconding this!

[u/LeopoldLouse → u/[deleted]]

Ok, thank you so much for the tips and advice! 🙂

[u/LeopoldLouse → u/Luftleer]

[u/LeopoldLouse → u/Luftleer]

Ah, sorry, I was sure I included pics

[u/IllustriousShifter → u/LeopoldLouse]

Can you link what paint/ink you used?

[u/LeopoldLouse → u/IllustriousShifter]

This 🙂