making pictures by pressing a design from a block, plate, or screen onto paper or fabric

Make a repeat pattern print

Art and design

In this unit, pupils will explore the world of insects up close, recording their observations using line drawing techniqes. They will develop these drawings through a number of print processes, before creating and realising a design for surface print.

Insects: drawing and printmaking

To create decoration and rhythm in their work

Why do artists use repeat patterns in their prints?

It helps the prints overlap for a 3D effect

It keeps the pattern even and prevents gaps or overlaps

It makes each print look completely different

Why is careful spacing and alignment important when creating a straight repeat pattern?

What do we call it when the same image is printed again and again in a row or pattern?

Put these steps in the right order to make a repeating pattern with a print:

Transferring a design onto paper using ink

The same image shown again and again in rows or shapes

It creates contrast between the printed image and the background

Why is negative space important in printmaking?

What must you do before printing your insect design?

Woodblock and linoleum are examples of ...

Why should you be careful not to press too hard when tracing your design onto a foam printing plate?

Place your paper sketch of an insect on top of the foam

Use a pencil to trace over your design, pressing firmly

This creates an indented design on the foam

Put these steps of how to to transfer your insect design to the foam printing plate in the correct order :

Starter Quiz