Four-Color Monoprint - Project #100

Four-Color Monoprint Project

Time: 1 Class Period
Difficulty: Moderate
Cleanup: Soap & Water

Materials:

Project Kit (see Products Used below steps)

Scissors (optional)

Materials needed if not using Project Kit:

Block Printing Ink in Black, Magenta, Turquoise and Yellow

4x6" Linoleum Blocks

Block Printing Paper

Mixing Trays

Brayers

Scissors (optional)

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Here's a different way to use linoleum blocks! Create 4-color monoprints using a brayer and block ink. This project also has an instructional video available!

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Steps

Step 1
You will need one brayer, one mixing tray and one linoleum block for each color. Roll one color of block printing ink evenly onto a brayer. Using the inked brayer, cover one entire 4x6" linoleum block with ink.
Step 2
Tear or cut out a 6x8" sheet of block printing paper. Place the inked block on top of the paper.
Step 3
Holding the sides of the block, flip the block over with the paper still attached. Draw on the paper using your finger, a blunt modeling tool or the handle end of a paint brush.
Step 4
Repeat steps 1-3 with each additional color. Ensure accurate color registration by aligning the inked block on the paper, pressing down lightly and flipping it over to print additional colors.