The printmaking process seems difficult at first, but when you get the hang of it, it is really simple! The first step is to carve a sketch into your lino block. The carving tools are sharp, you you must be very careful. That's why we use a stopblock. Whatever you choose to carve will result in it becoming white. You can also carve sporadically which will give you a neat, chatter look. Next, it's time to make your stamps! You cover your stamp in printmaking ink with a tool called a brayer. You need to make sure that when you press down, you have the right amount of ink on your stamp. Having too much will result in a big blob of ink on your paper, and having too little will result in you barely being able to see your stamp. My run was a very long one. A run is how many prints you create at a time. After 17 attempts, (yes, 17!) i FINALLY figured it out! Below you will see a couple of my not-so-pretty ones, and my final print. This was a great learning experience!