#LivingHeritage: Woodblock Printing Delicate strokes, carved onto wood, with ultimate precision. This is woodblock printing, an ancient printing technique that propelled human civilization. As Buddhism prevailed in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), there was a strong need to produce a large amount of Buddhist scriptures, and copying by hand could not meet the rising demand. Ancient Chinese craftsmen thus came up with a novel way to mass produce printed works. Hence came the prototype of w

Block printing is a form of art that dates back centuries. It's a form of relief printing, meaning it uses raised surfaces in the block to create a two-dimensional design. Lino printing is a type of block printing. In simple terms, you carve a design into a lino block, roll block printing ink on it and print it on paper. It's a great art form that's suitable for artists of all skill levels. Tiffany hand carved this beautiful lino piece to make a gift for a friend. Watch how easy it is to transfe