Linocutting gouge N9 Education Lefranc and Bourgeois

• The No. 9 gouge is the correct tool used in linocutting for carving triangular cuts. It has a small V-shaped profile that allows precise and defined cuts to be made in linoleum.

• Linocutting is an engraving technique in which a block of linoleum is used as a printing surface. Linoleum is a soft, flexible material that is carved with special tools, such as the No. 9 gouge, to remove unwanted areas and create reliefs in the block.

• The No. 9 gouge, with its small V-shaped profile, is particularly suitable for carving triangular cuts in linoleum. These cuts can be used to create details and textures in the final image.

• When carving the linoleum, a relief is created on the parts to be printed. Ink is then applied to the block and is deposited only on the raised areas. Pressing a piece of paper onto the inked block produces the final print.

• It is a versatile artistic technique that allows artists to create images with clear lines and interesting textures. The No. 9 gouge plays a key role in this process, allowing you to carve the triangular cuts necessary to achieve the desired effects on the linoleum.

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