the process of making a work of art by making or taking the impression of one surface onto another.

how something feels when it is touched or how it looks like it would feel when touched

Artists that print from objects

Art and design

Playing with monoprint

Designing printing plates; transferring the design

The printing of the plates: reduction printing

Selecting and rejecting ideas: using a gelli plate

Working into and refining prints

Pupils will develop essential print making skills, explore connections between media and materials. They will learn to control various printmaking tools and be aware of the sustainability of their materials. They will recycle tetrapak and card to make their print blocks.

Being curious about printing

Which of the following are techniques used in printmaking?

Printmaking is the process of making a work of art by transferring the impression of one surface onto ...

Makes art more affordable and available to a wider audience

Artists can try new techniques and materials

Artists create unique pieces using different methods

Match the statement about printmaking to its correct explanation.

It is only about making copies of artwork

It focuses on creativity with varying textures, colours and styles

It is limited to using just one technique

Printmaking is a form of artistic expression that allows artists to create unique, creative works. Which of the following best describes printmaking?

Texture is how something feels when it is touched or how it looks like it would feel when {}

Creates raised designs on paper using ink

Uses acid to carve detailed textures into a plate

Produces one-of-a-kind textures by painting or drawing on a surface

Which of the following best describes Relief Printing?

Which printmaking method uses a mesh screen and a stencil?

Which type of print is one-of-a-kind and cannot be exactly replicated?

Ink is rolled onto the raised surface of a carved block

Acid is used to carve a design into a metal plate

Ink is pushed through a stencil on a mesh screen

A one-of-a-kind print made with ink on a smooth surface

Textured materials are glued to a plate and inked

Match the printmaking technique with the description

Printmaking can be highly {}, allowing artists to experiment with various techniques, materials and colour combinations.

What is it called when an artist creates a print by directly using objects like leaves, fabric, or found materials?

Starter Quiz

What is printmaking used for?