Relief Print Friday June 7th 2002 | |
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Draw your design onto the lino plate with a pencil. Notice the design to the side for reference |
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Start to carve the plate |
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Finish carving the plate (watch the hands) |
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Ink the roller from the glass |
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Start to ink the plate getting rid of excess ink in the open areas |
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Make sure the plate is thoughly and evenly inked without filling in the low areas |
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Line up the paper and plate |
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Carefully place the paper on the plate |
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Position the paper and set in place gently with the back of the hand |
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Press down the paper either damp or dry with your hands, a batton, a wooden spoon, being careful not to damage the paper |
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Pull off the print from the plate |
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The three prints and the original plate. |
Three prints done in the relief (linocut) style of printmaking |