Velvet Print Double Sided Lino Tile

• Sold singularly
• 2.6mm thick
• Double-sided lino made from PVC
• Blue and green surfaces (colour only, no functional difference)
• Cost-effective alternative to other double-sided vinyl lino tiles
• Soft to carve and easy to cut
• Produces crisp and clean block printing results
• Use with traditional lino carving tools
• Suitable for all ages, from upper primary to adult

In the artroom, these tiles are a practical option for lino printing projects across upper primary, secondary and adult education. Students can experiment with both sides, test different compositions, or create a series of progressive prints using one tile. Whether working on individual prints or collaborative class projects, these tiles provide a clean, consistent surface for producing crisp impressions with ink. Perfect for exploring patterns, textures, and image-making, they’re also an excellent entry point into more advanced printmaking techniques. Their soft, easy-cut surface supports success for beginners while offering reliable results for experienced users.

Exploring Block Printing with Lino Tile Velvet Print Double Sided .
Explore Mark Making: Explore various ways to add marks and indentations to the Lino Tile Velvet Print Vary the thickness of your line work by using different sized carving tools. Create solid blocks of negative space by cutting out shapes from the plate.
Multicoloured Prints:Experiment with different papers and printing inks. Print on black or kraft paper using white paint, hand colour finished prints, and experiment with using multiple colours on the printing block.
Reduction Printing:Carve your design into the print block. Take a print (always start with a light colour). Carve extra details from the original block, then print over the original print using a darker colour. You will see areas from the first and then areas from the second print.
Chine-Collé Printing: Add interesting effects and depths to your design by printing on a variety of paper surfaces. Experiment with these backgrounds: Create a collage of torn tissue paper, use sheets of metallic papers, pre-printed papers or painted backgrounds to vary the results.
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