effects with lino than with most woods, although the resultant prints lack the often angular grainy character of woodcuts. Lino is generally much easier to cut than wood, especially when heated, but the pressure of the printing process degrades the plate faster and it is difficult to create larger works due to the material's lack of rigidity.

Because of its ease of use, linocut is widely used in schools to introduce children to the art of printmaking, allowing them to complete many tasks in the art lesson rather than reaching for the