Firstly think of a theme or design you have seen or create your own, making sure its not too detailed otherwise you might not be able to cut it out.
Set up your equipment and place your base on your working area to protect your desk or table.
Put your board on top of the base and draw your design in pencilon the board, after you have completed some practice drawings.
Use your chisel to cut out your design, face the chisel away from yourself so you do not injure youself, use a wriggle action with your wrist as you cut.
When you've finished cutting out your design complete a crayon rubbing to check the cuts are made cleanly, then use a roller to apply ink evenly on the board.
Straight after you have inked the board, place paper carefully over the ink,roll and press firmly with your fingers.
You have created your own design, you can use and re-use this and even try different colours for different effects.
Written by Renee.
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