![Lino print tea towel Lino print tea towel](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaBuOHW4RfrvgYnGJhoNn6YCwilXIctVBpB6Vop2m35nT2Si5CKuyx4M5155WoWWvRl_-Rebtc-oVX7M2JX9aOKn4MuZnkxNdsZEnjPkgdjWBvq2GOeokmCy7eqMxRWhyphenhyphenj5R0VD3lny2C4/s320/lino+print+tea+towel.jpg)
Lino printing is a print making technique in which a sheet of linoleum (sometimes mounted on a wooden block) is used for the relief surface. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife or V-shaped chisel with the raised (un-carved) areas representing a reversal (mirror image) of the parts to show printed. The linoleum sheet is inked with a brayer and then impressed onto paper or fabric.
Betty Makes is a lovely little studio room run by Jean-Mary and it is such a pretty place to be with craft materials displayed and a big table for the students to sit around. Classes fit up to eight but at this workshop is was just Holly and myself which meant we had lots of space to get messy!
![Lino print card workshop at Betty Makes Lino print card workshop at Betty Makes](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo9dD2nclw97qILcV2BUWlwAUxYf8_zjGohK350v2a5RjIhEOzPtIJ9AwlD9KfLlEAwJPSaWPM1f9rBnO_d6UBNT52nHCKPfQZbDYinmQ7ViVIxCbQbyTvi354ByHJG2Wa_mKNPgyKWsKn/s320/lino+print+card.jpg)
Now, I am the first to admit that I am AWFUL at drawing, I even struggle with stick men, and so I may have cheated slightly and took along some of my paper-crafting stamps for inspiration. Once I decided upon the butterfly I traced the design on the stamp packaging and used that, but I don't mind, I think it came out great!
I am pleased with the design around the tea towel and may use this as part of a Christmas hamper as a gift at Christmas. I also made two cards and prefer this one with two butterflies in the corners rather than the one big butterfly which is on the other card.
Holly did great drawing her baking utensils from scratch and I love the design she made in bright colours.
We both really enjoyed the workshop and I think we may both have a go at this technique again, but if not, I can still see me returning to Betty Makes to attend more workshops!
If you would like to have a go at Lino Printing why not take a look at the Betty Makes schedule?
(This is not a paid post, I just love what Jean-Mary is setting up with craft workshops)
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