Make an eraser relief block for printmaking

make a small relief block with an eraser
Tiny relief block from an eraser – Linda Germain

It is quite easy to turn a little doodle or sketch into a relief stamp for printing on paper or fabric.

  1. Draw your image the size of the eraser
  2. Simplify into shapes
  3. Trace over the image with pencil several times to get a strong layer of pencil marks
  4. Tape the image pencil side down on to the eraser
  5. Strongly scribble over the back side of the drawing to transfer the pencil marks to the eraser
  6. Then remove all the areas of the eraser that are not covered with pencil marks with block carving tools
  7. Print and check the image and block until you have removed enough of the background to create the image you like.
  8. Always be careful with carving tools. Do not cut towards your fingers.

Enjoy!

Linda Germain