V-Shaped Lino Tool

The V-Shaped Lino Tool is a precision carving instrument designed to produce fine, detailed lines when working with lino sheets in traditional relief printing. With a smooth wooden handle that provides comfort and control, this tool is essential for students and artists exploring lino cutting techniques in Visual Arts. The carbon steel blade offers strength and durability, ensuring clean, consistent cuts through linoleum. Measuring 13.5cm in length, this tool is perfectly sized for easy handling and detailed work. Ideal for both beginners and experienced users, the V-Shaped Lino Tool allows for the creation of intricate textures and sharp lines that enhance the overall quality of printmaking projects. A valuable addition to any classroom or studio, this tool supports traditional printmaking methods that allow students to create multiple prints from a single carved design, making it perfect for art series, pattern creation, or image repetition.

Educational Benefits

• Precision and Control - Supports the development of fine motor skills and detail carving techniques.
• Printmaking Exploration - Introduces students to relief printing and traditional artistic processes.
• Creative Confidence - Encourages experimentation with texture and mark-making.
• Reproducibility - Allows learners to understand the concept of producing editions in visual art.

Classroom Ideas

• Lino Portraits - Use to carve expressive lines and facial features in lino self-portraits.
• Pattern Design - Create repeating textures for backgrounds or textile-inspired prints.
• Art History Projects - Reproduce classic relief artworks or create culturally inspired designs.
• Cross-Curricular Links - Pair with writing tasks to design bookplates, ex libris stamps, or story illustrations.

Product Specifications

• Blade Type: V-shaped
• Material: Carbon steel blade with wooden handle
• Size: 13.5cm (L)
• Grip: Smooth wooden handle for comfortable use
• Application: Carving fine lines into lino sheets for relief printmaking

Pack Size: 1 tool