Samples: Studio Lesson: How to Make a Print

Studio Lesson:

How to Make a Print (Picture Demo)

Draw the image you want to appear on your print onto the print block (remember image will appear the reverse of what you draw when printed).

Gently carve away all areas you want to appear white in the final print.

Printing ink & brayer (roller).

Put ink on the glass (single color or more).

Roll the brayer through the ink until you get a thin even coat of ink on the brayer.

Roll the inked brayer across the surface of the print block until all raised surfaces are covered with ink.

Center the paper over the print.

With the back of a wooden spoon, press the paper fully against the block to ensure complete contact (don’t forget the corners).

When done, carefully peel the paper back to see what you’ve got. If you see you need to do a little more carving, do it and make another proof to make sure it looks the way you want before beginning your good prints.

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