Lino-block, pencil, engraving knife, carbon paper, paint brush, xuan paper, drawing paper, water-based colour, spray bottle, baren, mixing dish

Separate the drawing into two drafts, one for the first block and the other for the second block. Draw the drafts on semi-transparent tracing paper.

Place carbon paper between the lino-block and the tracing paper. Trace the draft on the back of the tracing paper.

Transfer the drawings onto two lino-blocks. If the lines transferred are not clear enough, use a pen to draw on the lino-blocks.

Demonstrate how to carve various kinds of contours and planes with the various kinds of engraving knives. Also, demonstrate how to create yin and yang carvings to enrich the visual effect.

Hold an engraving knife as you would a pencil and carve outward.

After carving, place paper on top and shade with a pencil to check if the carving can produce a good print. Rework the carving if necessary to create a better printed image.

Place the lino-block in the middle of the xuan paper, and use a pencil to slightly mark the four corners of the board. Apply water-based printing ink evenly onto the lino-block with a paint brush. A thin layer is preferred.

Spray water on the xuan paper so that it becomes moist. Place the xuan paper properly on top of the block.

Rub the back of the paper gently with a baren so that the colours are transferred to the paper.

Slowly lift the xuan paper half way to check if the print effect is vivid enough. If not, add more colour on the block to create a more vivid print.

Standards for Your Art-making Activity: Woodblock Painting