the surface from which a print can be taken, this can be carved into or built up

a printing process where a sharp object is used to draw into a plate

an image or object which is identical in form to another, but with the structure reversed

Designing printing plates; transferring the design

Art and design

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

a tool used to carve designs into the paper

the surface from which a print can be taken

Drypoint plates work by capturing ink in the cut incisions and require {{ }} to remove ink.

a method where pressure is used to create prints

a plate holds the design that will be transferred to the paper

pressure is used to transfer ink from the plate onto the paper

ink is transferred from the plate to the paper using pressure

Press printing process - match the following statements.

A press print uses a {{ }} with a design on the surface, and pressure is applied to transfer ink from the plate to the paper.

Yes, with creativity and alternative materials.

No, it always requires specialist equipment.

Can printmaking be successful without specialist equipment?

It’s faster than using professional equipment.

It’s more cost-effective and accessible.

What is a key advantage of using domestic materials for printmaking?

Cover a piece of card with a layer of oil pastel.

Place a clean sheet of paper over the oil pastel-covered surface.

Secure the paper in place and draw your desired image, applying firm pressure.

Carefully lift the top sheet to reveal the transferred image.

The final print will appear as a mirror image of your original drawing.

Put the following steps in the correct order for monoprinting with oil pastels.

Why is reductive monoprinting considered a ‘mono’ printing technique?

A monoprint is a technique that produces {{ }} images, allowing for creative experimentation.

The ink transfers to the paper, creating an image.

What happens when you press the paper onto the inked surface?

What is the first step in the monoprinting process?

the medium (oil pastel or printing ink) affects the print

oil pastels create a textured print, ink creates a crisper print

can have different textures depending on the material used

Match the following to understand how different materials affect the print's texture.

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