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Unmounted format gives you flexibility: adhere it to custom bases, trim it to exact dimensions, or mount multiple blocks to a single backing for multicolor registration work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharp tools make the difference here, maintain your gouges and knives properly, and this linoleum rewards you with crisp edges and clean removal. The material doesn't dry out between projects, so blocks carved months ago print just as crisply as fresh cuts. 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