In beginning a linocut, the first step is a design, which is drawn onto a piece of raw linoleum. The design is then "cut" using a set of V-groove cutting tools, cutting away everything that will not be printed. This process can take quite a while depending on the size & detail of the design. The original raised design is what is left
after everything else is cut away.

To begin the printing process the ink is squeezed onto a heavy piece of glass, & is"worked" with a knife to make the ink more fluid & loose. The ink is then spread into an even layer & a brayer (rubber roller) is used to roll the ink onto the piece
of linoleum. A piece of rice paper is laid on top of the linoleum, & the back of the
paper is rubbed with a flat surface, usually the back of a wooden spoon.
After the rubbing process is complete, the paper is carefully lifted off the linoleum. For the next print in the same edition the block is re-inked & the same
process is repeated for the entire edition.

After the edition is complete, the prints are signed & numbered consecutively.