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Printmaking

Teacher: Mrs. Palombit
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A set of identical prints that are numbered and signed. The number of a print is called the impression number
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A device used by a printmaker to produce prints one copy at a time. It applies pressure between a sheet of paper and an inked printing plate
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A hand roller used to spread the ink on the plate and roll it evenly on the block for printing
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The actual picture the artist makes from the print making process
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a round, smooth pad, either flat or slightly convex used to press paper against an inked wood or linoleum block to lift an impression from the block
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A multi-colored print using one block printed several times, removing a portion and changing color each time
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one of a kind print made by painting on a sheet of glass and transferring the still wet painting to a sheet of paper held firmly on the glass by rubbing the back of the paper
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a tool used in relief printing for clearing non-image areas from a block of wood or linoleum
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A print made by forcing ink through a stencil attached to a woven mesh
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In multicolored printing the adjustment of separate plates, blocks, screens, stencils, or paper to ensure correct alignment of colors
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The linoleum is cut with cutting tools to create a relief; the block is inked with a brayer and printed like a wood block
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one of the prints in a limited edition of original prints.
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A test print or proof that is pulled from a block, plate, screen, etc. to check the appearance of the image to make sure it is all right before making the edition
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A term used in graphic arts for making prints. One speaks of this rather than saying “I’m printing or making a print”.
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Making prints by creating a raised design on a flat surface
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a metal or wooden plate with a raised edge on each end that supports a printing block in place on the table while cutting
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a piece of thick, flat material with a design in its surface used to print repeated impressions of that design