So many things close down in August! What I really miss is opportunities to craft. I enjoy going to craft classes both for learning and also for the socialising. Socialising still happens in August but learning doesn't.
Last week I received the kit in the post. There was basic lino printing equipment: a lino knife with three interchangeable blades, a plastic tray (for ink) a brayer (paint roller) two lino sheets and some black printing ink. They also sent an A3 artist's pad, an A5 notebook, a pencil, a hand safety guard and a couple of templates. I priced the whole lot on-line at £33.50.
The course was on-line and there were eight participants. The instructor was very good and I did this print. It was much more enjoyable than I remembered. The lino is now much easier to cut and the hand guard takes away the danger to one's fingers!
I shall definitely have another playtime but this time on my own.
I remember doing lino cuts at College. the lino was so hard!
ReplyDeleteI remember that hard lino too! Apparently you can still get it but we used a rather softer product.
DeleteI like the idea of the hand guard to protect fingers. Whenever knives are involved that would be a help. Your result is pretty.
ReplyDeleteI found the guard surprisingly easy to use. And thank you!
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