Lino Printing Workshop Supplies for 10, 20 or 30 People
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Plan individual carving materials, shared printing stations, paper quantities, drying space and a practical shopping…
Luke Hickman30/10/2026
Water-based vs oil-based vs safe-wash lino ink: which should you choose?
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Choose lino printing ink by surface, working time and cleanup, with clear distinctions between water-based,…
Luke Hickman25/10/2026
Registration Pins vs Corners vs Boards: Choosing a Multi Colour Lino Printing Setup
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Compare pins and tabs, paper registration corners and boards for reduction and multi-block lino printing,…
Luke Hickman24/10/2026
How Long Does Lino Printing Ink Take to Dry?
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Understand touch-dry, overprinting and curing, then plan a drying test for your ink, paper and…
Luke Hickman22/10/2026
Best Printmaking Artists to Follow on Instagram
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Discover 13 of our favourite printmakers on Instagram, from Scottish landscapes and colourful linocuts to…
Luke Hickman20/10/2026
UK Print Fairs: 28 Events for Printmakers and Collectors
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Explore 28 UK print fairs, festivals and related events, with regional listings, dates, official websites…
Luke Hickman16/10/2026
Pfeil vs Power Grip vs Essdee: choosing your lino cutting tools
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Compare tool formats, handles, blade selection and maintenance to choose between Pfeil, Power Grip and…
Luke Hickman01/10/2026
Our New Website Shop Is Live: Lighter, Cleaner and Built Around Printmakers
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The new Hickman Design website shop is live, bringing together a fresh design, a lighter…
Luke Hickman25/09/2026
Printmaking Rollers & Brayers: 12 Things to Know About Shore Hardness, Size and Choosing the Right Roller
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A good printmaking roller or brayer can make a surprisingly big difference to the quality…
Luke Hickman16/09/2026
U vs V Lino Cutting Tool Blades: What Is the Difference?
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When you are starting lino printing, one of the first things that can feel confusing…
Luke Hickman27/06/2026
How to Declutter Your Art Books Without Losing Inspiration
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Dave Smith16/06/2026
How to Register a Print for Colour Alignment with Hickman Design Registration Pins
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Accurate registration is one of the biggest challenges in colour printmaking. Whether you are working…
Luke Hickman15/04/2026
Best Lino for Beginner Printmaking
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Starting lino printing is exciting, but one of the first things that confuses beginners is…
Luke Hickman12/04/2026
Best Lino for Fabric Printing
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If you want the best lino for fabric printing, the answer is slightly different from choosing…
Luke Hickman15/03/2026
Best Lino for Detailed Carving
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If your goal is crisp lines, cleaner edges, and more control in smaller marks, the…
Luke Hickman01/03/2026
What is The Best Paper for Lino Printing?
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How Choose the Best Paper for Lino Printing? Hand Printing vs Printing Presses Choosing the…
Luke Hickman31/01/2026
What Is Lino Printing?
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Lino printing, also known as linocut, is a form of relief printmaking where an image is carved into…
Luke Hickman15/01/2026
Digital ID in the UK: what it is, how it works, why it matters, and what artists should know
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Digital identity is one of those deceptively simple ideas that becomes very complicated the moment…
Luke Hickman24/09/2025
Japanese vs European Lino Cutting Tools: Key Differences Explained
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When choosing lino cutting tools, the country of origin makes a significant difference in how…
Luke Hickman01/09/2025
How to Sharpen and Maintain Your Lino Cutting Tools: Techniques & Tips
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Sharp lino cutting tools make the difference between smooth, precise cuts and frustrating, ragged lines…
Luke Hickman25/08/2025
The Aesthetics of Authority: How Dictatorships Used Art and Design to Control
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"All art is political." This oft-repeated phrase, of a somewhat elusive origin, reflects a profound…
Sofia Artola11/06/2025
Where Craft Meets Canvas: A Closer Look at Premium Art Reproductions
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Dave Smith11/06/2025
How to Get a Job in an Art Gallery?
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Disclosure Sponsored Links: This post contains a paid-for sponsored link, meaning we have received compensation in…
Dave Smith12/05/2025
What is Form in Art? Understanding Its Role and Significance
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Form in art means more than just shapes on a canvas—it is about three-dimensional objects…
Luke Hickman07/05/2025
What Is Tone in Art? Understanding Importance and Techniques
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Tone in art is the lightness or darkness of a colour, and it plays a…
Luke Hickman01/05/2025