Comments on: New Zealand Wildflowers – The designing process

By: Lyn Weir

Lyn Weir — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:13:56 +0000

Hi Mark – I simply use a 3B pencil on tracing paper and rub over the back – this transfers it in reverse as well. I thought I had posted something about this process but seem to not have! I will do this soon!
Lyn

By: mark hughes

mark hughes — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:40:48 +0000

Lyn, What is a recommended ink or medium in the drawing process so that the transferring to lino will come out clearly? -

By: Lyn Weir

Lyn Weir — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:32:27 +0000

Hi Erin,
Sorry it has taken a while to get back to you. I use the ‘old fashioned’ way of transferring the image to lino. I trace the design onto that transparent kitchen paper – not the waxy greaseproof onte. I then tape this to the lino and rub over the back of the tracing to transfer the image. I remember this is what we did at school a LONG time ago! Because you need to carve the image in reverse so that when you print the design it comes out the right way I find this is way of transferring works for me. Others use carbon paper after reversing the image and i am sure there are many other ways.

By: erin

erin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:42:08 +0000

Hi, I’m new to carving. How do you go about transferring your final design onto the lino – i’m a bit confused by this.
Cheers
Erin

By: Lyn Weir

Lyn Weir — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:21:57 +0000

Hello Helle – it makes life easier with type of template approach – I make less carving mistakes! Thankyou for your kind comments about my work!

By: helle jorgensen

helle jorgensen — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:37:40 +0000

What a good idea…… the photocopy of the sketch and the black ink. I must try this. Your work is beautiful and very inspiring.
Thank you.

By: Lyn Weir

Lyn Weir — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:28:53 +0000

Hi Kathy,
I’m pretty pedantic with the designing so this way I am able to work on the design and make adjustments on the paper rather than on the actual lino block. That being said many artists like the spontaneity of working directly onto the lino and working around any mishaps or mistakes. They are just different ways of working.
Glad you’re getting those lino carving tools out again!!
kind regards
Lyn

By: Kathy Bell

Kathy Bell — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:46:07 +0000

beautiful lino prints, Lyn! Such a great idea to transfer the drawing first, so you don’t slice off the wrong bits. . .that’s so frustrating! Your work has inspired me to get out my materials and start carving, thanks so much. Kathy

By: Lyn Weir

Lyn Weir — Wed, 14 May 2008 23:10:17 +0000

Hello Audley, I’m glad you have enjoyed my site – I hope the info helps! kind regards Lyn

By: Audley Sue Wing

Audley Sue Wing — Wed, 14 May 2008 22:27:37 +0000

I am an painter who wants to do relief printmaking and while hunting for info I found your site which I find both facinating and informative. I hope to start working with Linoleum as an intro to relief prints. Best wishes ASW