Lino printing is a hands-on way to turn your doodles into striking artworks. A small carving tool and a bit of ink are all you need to create repeatable prints for cards, gifts, and more.
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Our First Attempt
We’re still getting hands-on with this one, so we haven’t fully tried the kits yet. But we’re buzzing to dive in and learn as we go. The video below is one we watched that got us genuinely excited to give this craft a crack. The kits linked further down are the ones we’re planning to use when we start, but we haven’t tested them yet so have a read of the reviews and make sure they look right for you too.
Getting Started
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Starter Kit We Used
Lino Cutting Starter Kit
Includes tools, lino sheets, and rollers to get going.
Water-Based Block Printing Ink
Easy to clean and beginner-friendly.
Tracing Paper Pack
Helps transfer your design cleanly.
Soft-Cut Lino Sheets
Easier to carve than traditional lino.
Rubber Brayer Roller
Gives even, consistent ink coverage.
Bench Hook / Safety Tray
Keeps your fingers safe when carving.
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More Ideas
Full process from sketch to print; good safety chat and clear carving demo.
What we love
Focuses on simple shapes and bold designs, very forgiving for first attempts.
