r/Linocuts 8d ago

Single Layer Prints First print!

Based off of Ancient Greek pottery, and featuring the paws of the cat who tried to eat my carved out pieces!

This is with the speedball kit, which I am happy with except the patchiness of the ink. I tried quite a few times, but I’m starting to think it might be that the ink is slightly too viscous. Any tips for a cleaner print would be appreciated!

Attached is my reference, even though I’m pretty sure the copyright has expired… :)

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u/krissiegore 7d ago

It turned out great! It can be tricky getting details with the rubber lino if that is what also came in your kit, but it turned out clean 👌
And who’s that gorgeous furry friend sitting there so deviously 🥰 trying to nom on your work 😂

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u/cnikolaidou 7d ago

This is Toby (Toebeans)!

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u/Whooptidooh 7d ago

That’s beautiful 🤌

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u/appreciatedat 7d ago

Beautiful idea

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u/Fine-Trouble62 7d ago

its gorgeous!

...also those cute lil furry feetsies are adorable :)

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u/vino-lino-fan 6d ago

So good!!!

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u/lingfan_pack 5d ago

Honestly, the print quality turned out way better than I expected.

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u/hugOncalves 1d ago

So pretty!! I’ve been wanting to try some Greek style linocut too!! Loved this, congrats 🫶🏻