Carving your first peony flower in lino?

In this video, I’ll guide you step by step through carving a peony flower in lino, perfect for beginners and anyone new to floral relief printmaking. Peonies are a beautiful subject, but their layered petals can feel intimidating — I’ll show you how to break them down into simple, manageable carving decisions. You’ll learn: • How to approach a peony flower shape with confidence • Where to carve first and how to build depth gradually • How to carve petals, shadows, and fine details without overworking your block • Practical lino carving techniques that translate to other floral designs This tutorial focuses on clear carving logic, tool control, and slowing the process down, so you can enjoy carving rather than second-guessing every cut. Whether this is your very first lino flower or you’re looking to improve your botanical carving skills, this video will help you create a peony that prints beautifully — without stress. Carve slowly. Trust the process. Let the flower emerge. ——— In this video, I share my favourite tools and materials I use to make setting up your creative space easier, eliminating the need for searching for suppliers. If you find these recommendations helpful, consider using the affiliate links below; they help me provide free resources at no extra cost to you. Remember, there’s no pressure to purchase everything right away. Feel free to gather tools at your own pace, whenever it works best for you. Silk Cut lino = https://tidd.ly/47QLDY0 Flexcut Slipstrop Sharpening kit = https://tidd.ly/3VBPvFt Pfeil = https://tidd.ly/3M64dmk Flexcut tools - micro set = https://tidd.ly/4a2wfsS Flexcut tools - mini set = https://tidd.ly/4oFYUIN ______ Learn more: https://www.caston.com.au Be friends: / sallyprintmaker Follow me: / sally_printmaker