Description

The Hwahong Relief Cutting / Lino tools have ergonomic wooden handles and allow for very fine carving. These tools are perfect for the small details! Enjoy the classic V & U end in both 1mm and 2mm widths. These are an accessible and easily used tool that is perfect for both starter and professional printmakers.

Use the tool for carving linoleum and woodblocks for relief printmaking, such as linocut and woodcut. It is leveraged to gouge out negative space so that the remaining raised areas can be inked and stamped onto paper.

Beginners and professional artists highly favour these tools for their ergonomic wooden handles and fine-tip blades.

You will use the Hwahong Relief Cutting / Lino Tools specific blade shapes and sizes for different carving tasks:

• V-Gouge (1mm & 2mm): Ideal for fine, delicate linework, outlining designs, and tight corners.
• U-Gouge (1mm & 2mm): Best for clearing out larger background areas, scooping out negative space, and making broader, sweeping cuts.

Try the Senior Quality Lino Tools Set of 3 and sharpen with the RGM Sharpening Stone.