Printmaking Resources

Oil-based ink is a traditional type of printing ink that is made from pigments suspended in oil. It is often used in intaglio and relief printmaking techniques.

The primary function of a printing press is to transfer ink from a printing plate to paper, creating a printed image.

In lithography, a stone plate is used as the printing plate. The image is drawn on the stone with a greasy crayon, and the ink is applied to the stone. The ink adheres to the greasy areas of the stone and is transferred to the paper during printing.

A brayer is a roller used to apply ink to a printing plate. It is typically made of rubber or gelatin and is rolled over the plate to evenly distribute the ink.

Bristol board is a type of heavy paper that is often used in printmaking. It is strong and durable, making it suitable for various printmaking techniques.

Photogravure is a printmaking technique that involves transferring an image to a metal plate using a photographic process. The plate is then inked and printed, creating a detailed and tonal image.

Woodcut is a printmaking technique that involves carving a design into a woodblock and then printing it. The raised areas of the block are inked, and the paper is pressed onto the block to transfer the ink.

Lithography is a printmaking technique that involves transferring an image to a stone plate using a greasy crayon. The plate is then inked and printed, creating a flat and even image.

Serigraphy, also known as screen printing, is a printmaking technique that involves creating a stencil on a screen and then printing it. The ink is forced through the open areas of the stencil onto the paper, creating a bold and graphic image.

Intaglio is a printmaking technique that involves creating a printing plate by etching a design into a metal plate using acid. The etched areas of the plate hold the ink, and the paper is pressed onto the plate to transfer the ink.

Drypoint is a printmaking technique that involves creating a design on a metal plate using a sharp tool. The burrs created by the tool hold the ink, and the paper is pressed onto the plate to transfer the ink.

Photogravure is a printmaking technique that involves transferring an image to a metal plate using a photographic process and then etching it with acid. The etched areas of the plate hold the ink, and the paper is pressed onto the plate to transfer the ink.

Linocut is a printmaking technique that involves creating a design on a linoleum block and then printing it. The raised areas of the block are inked, and the paper is pressed onto the block to transfer the ink.

Photogravure is a printmaking technique that involves transferring an image to a metal plate using a photographic process and then printing it. The plate is inked and printed, creating a detailed and tonal image.

Woodcut is a printmaking technique that involves creating a design on a woodblock and then printing it. The raised areas of the block are inked, and the paper is pressed onto the block to transfer the ink.