Playing with monoprint
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can make a monoprint using both ink and oil pastel to create unique prints with different textures.
Key learning points
- A monoprint is a technique that produces one-of-a-kind images, allowing for creative experimentation.
- Monoprinting with ink is more likely to capture textures and marks than printing with oil pastel.
- Understand the monoprint process of ink, press and reveal.
Keywords
Monoprint - a one-off printmaking method where ink is rolled onto a surface, paper is placed on top, and a drawing transfers a mirrored impression on the reverse side of the paper
Reductive monoprint - a one-off printmaking method where ink is rolled on to a surface, then removed before paper is placed on top and a print taken
Common misconception
All types of monoprinting follow the exact same process.
There are a number of methods for monoprinting that have different steps and outcomes.
Teacher tip
Images of locations have been provided in the Additional Materials however selecting your own imagery could provide an opportinuty to reflect the students lives or local context in the lesson.
Equipment
Oil pastels, paper, masking tape, drawing materials, images, printmaking ink rollers, newsprint or newspaper, tissue, fabric or cotton buds to remove ink.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why might artists use traditional printing methods to connect with the past?
Q2.What is texture in art?
Q3.Mark-making is the lines, dots, scratches and drawings created by drawing ...
Q4.A print is an impression made by any method involving from one surface to another.
Q5.Match each location with the correct example of printmaking.
printed text and illustrations, often using lithography
mass-produced images and text using commercial printmaking techniques
Fine Art prints and historical etchings
mass-produced images and text using commercial printmaking techniques
Q6.Repetition of a print can be important to artists as it allows them to test or compositions.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Monoprinting is a one-off printmaking method where ink is rolled onto a surface, paper is placed on top, and a drawing transfers a mirrored impression on the side of the paper.
Q2.What happens in monoprinting when ink is rolled onto a surface and paper is placed on top?
Q3.What makes monoprinting unique compared to other printmaking methods?
Q4.Why might an artist choose different methods for monoprinting?
Q5.What does 'mirrored impression' mean in printmaking?
Q6.What does a reductive monoprint involve?
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