Printmaking

Printmaking

Printmaking is the process of creating an image in ink on paper which has the ability to exist in multiples. The formats for creating prints include Lino Cuts (linoleum), Softease/ rubber Stamps, Styrofoam Plates, Etching, and ScreenPrinting (See Fibers).

Examples:

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Articles:

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Blogs:

DCimPrint
Blog of the Washington Printmaker's Gallery
http://dcimprint.wordpress.com/

Press Play Print
"Original Print Journalism"
http://pressplayprint.com/

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Books:

A List of Printmaking Books available for purchase on Amazon.com
http://www.artshow.com/books/books_printmaking.html

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Handouts & PowerPoint Presentations:

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Video Tutorials:

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Webpages:

Creating Block Prints:
A Guide to materials and types of prints geared towards students.
http://www.mmwindowtoart.com/graphicarts.html
Donna Adams Handbook to NonToxic Intaglio Printing
A multi-page beginner's guide to working with non toxic intaglio prints.
http://www.nontoxicprint.com/beginnerscompendium.htm
Le Maitres de Arts Graphiques
Glossary of Terms relating to printmaking.
http://www.maitres-des-arts-graphiques.com/-GPT.html
Mike Booth's On Printmaking:
Website devoted to Printmaking terms, techniques, and history.
http://www.worldprintmakers.com/english/opm.htm
Monoprints.com
Description of types of Prints
http://www.monoprints.com/info/otheraspects.htmlHow to Make Monoprints
http://www.monoprints.com/info/how_to.html
Paper Terminology
Guide to names and types of paper for printing
http://www.danielsmith.com/content--id-65
Watercolor Intaglio
Pamela Conway Caruso Share Her Techniques and Methods of Working with Watercolor Intaglio
http://www.danielsmith.com/content--id-52
WPG- Printmaking Techniques
Discusses Monoprints, Monotypes, Collagraphs, Lithograph, Intaglio, and Relief.
http://washingtonprintmakers.com/resources/techniques

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Created By Danielle Slentz and Rachel Stockbridge
Fall 2009