Draw a spider or crescent moon motif onto the lino block in pencil, keeping the design bold and simple: thin lines do not print well. Remember that the carved areas will NOT print; carve away everything you want to stay white. An adult uses the V-gouge to carve the outline and the U-gouge to clear larger background areas. Always cut away from the hand holding the block.

Roll a thin, even layer of fabric ink onto the inking plate with the brayer, then roll ink onto the lino block surface until it is evenly coated but not flooded. Press the block firmly and evenly onto a piece of calico, hold for five seconds, then lift straight up. Print 12 to 14 squares total, re-inking the block for each stamp. Let the ink dry for 45 minutes, then heat-set the prints with a warm iron (cotton setting, no steam) for 30 seconds per print.

Cut the printed calico into 12 cm x 12 cm squares, trimming so the motif sits roughly centred.

Fold each square in half to make a 12 cm x 6 cm rectangle, printed side out. Apply a strip of fabric glue along the inside of the fold and press the string into the crease before the glue sets. Hold each flag in place for 30 seconds. Let all flags cure flat for one hour.

Hang the string between two hooks. The raw-edged calico gives a casual, slightly frayed finish that looks intentional.