Xylography is a printing technique that uses carved blocks of wood to create images and text. It’s an ancient method of relief printing, where the raised surfaces of the block are inked and pressed onto paper. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Relief printing: The image is raised from the surface of the block. Wood blocks: … Read more
Zincography is a printing technique that uses a zinc plate to create images. It’s a type of relief printing, meaning the image is raised from the surface of the plate. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Relief printing process: The image is raised from the plate’s surface. Zinc plate: The printing plate is made of zinc, … Read more
Printmaking is the process of creating artwork by printing an image from a matrix (like a plate, block, or screen) onto a surface, typically paper. It’s a technique that allows for multiple reproductions of the same image, making it different from unique methods like painting or drawing. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Matrix: The surface … Read more
Etching is a printmaking process where a design is created on a metal plate (usually copper, zinc, or steel) by applying an acid-resistant material, then immersing the plate in acid, which eats away at the exposed areas, creating grooves that hold ink for printing. It’s a subtractive technique, meaning material is removed to create the … Read more