Printmaking

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A round, smooth pad used to press paper against an inked wood or linoleum block.

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Baren

Front

A metal or wooden plate with a raised edge on each end to hold a woodcut or linocut in place while cutting.

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Bench Hook

Front

A piece of thick, flat material, with a design on its surface, used to print repeated impressions of that design.

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Block

Front

A small roller used to spread printing ink evenly on a surface before printing.

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Brayer

Front

The visual representation of how the surface feels to the touch

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Texture

Front

A print made from scratching into the surface of plexiglass or metal

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Etching

Front

A set of identical prints that are numbered and signed.

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Edition

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A form of intaglio printing in which lines are incised into a metal plate with a carving tool called a burin.

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Engraving

Front

In relief printing, a tool for cutting and clearing areas from a block of wood or linoleum.

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Gouge

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A French phrase meaning:"Good to Print"

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Bon a Tirer