Today, artists regularly use materials such as linoleum, metal, foam, and rubber to create block prints. Linocut, for example, has become a popular alternative to traditional woodblock printing. It involves carving designs into a sheet of linoleum, which is a softer material than wood, making it easier to carve and manipulate. Additionally, artists also use materials like rubber blocks and foam sheets for relief printing, which offer ease of carving and are more accessible for beginners. Metal plates, particularly copper or zinc, are used for creating intaglio prints, where the image is incised into the plate using various tools.
