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Printmaking

Printmaking creates many copies of an image by pressing ink from a carved or etched surface onto paper. Woodcuts, lino prints and screen prints are common types.

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A single printing plate can make dozens of identical prints.

All about Printmaking

Printmaking creates many copies of an image by pressing ink from a carved or etched surface onto paper. Woodcuts, lino prints and screen prints are common types.

A single printing plate can make many identical prints.

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Real-life uses of Printmaking

  • Making posters
  • Printing greeting cards
  • Creating artworks in editions

Frequently asked questions about Printmaking

What is printmaking?

Making many copies of an image from one surface.

What is a woodcut?

A print made from a carved block of wood.