ABIG Lino Cutting Tools – boxed 5 blades
R499.00
- ABIG Lino Cutting Tools are a professional set of 5 interchangeable lino cutting blades that come with a wooden handle.
- The set includes 5 different lino cutting blades – a veining tool, U-shaped embellishing tool, 3mm and 4mm hollow tools, and a contour cutter.
- The blades are made from high-grade steel and are designed for precision lino cutting.
- The wooden handle is lightweight and comfortable to use.
- The boxed set allows the blades to be stored and transported safely.
- The tools are suitable for both lino and wood cutting.
- They are considered a professional-quality lino cutting tool set.
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Tips and tricks for carving lino:
Always carve away from your hands and body to avoid cutting yourself. Hold the lino block securely with your non-cutting hand.
Use a non-slip mat or surface underneath the lino block to prevent it from moving around while you’re carving.
Heat the lino gently before carving to make it more pliable and easier to work with, but don’t overheat it or it will warp.
Invest in quality, sharp lino cutting tools rather than cheap, dull ones which can be dangerous and produce poor results.
Try different shaped gouges (V-shaped, U-shaped, etc.) to achieve various mark-making effects in your design.
Regularly sharpen your tools using a sharpening stone or leather honing block to maintain a keen edge.
Take regular test prints of your carving progress using a brayer and ink to check your design and make adjustments as needed.
When carving intricate details, work in one direction first, then turn the block and carve the other way for a more consistent result.
Use a ruler to score a line on the lino first before snapping it to get a clean, straight edge when cutting the block to size.
Apply a thin layer of white watercolour paint over the surface of the lino before carving to create better contrast and visibility of your cuts.
Fine V-shaped blade – For making fine, detailed cuts
Fine U-shaped blade – For making fine, detailed cuts
3mm U-shaped blade – For making medium-sized cuts
4mm U-shaped blade – For making medium-sized cuts
Straight blade – For making contour cuts
