Printmaking Quiz - Gel Printing

Gel Printing is...

• a technique to create multiple copies of the same design

• a modern take on traditional gelatin printing

• a toxic process that should not be done in schools

• a way to clean inkjet printers when they don't print

Gel plates are...

• non-toxic, latex-free, and vegan

• a type of shoe insert for extra cushioning
• a type of computer software for editing photos
• a type of dessert made with gelatin and fruit

_______ is a technique using a stencil or object to block or hide an area of the plate in printing.

________ is using two or more paints and applying the brayer to combine the colors in an interesting way.

________ is a technique using various types of material to create patterns and texture.

________ is a technique using a printed image to apply a print to the gel and then pull and image to paper. It is best used with high contrast and high gloss images.

The following 5 items should be present at all stations

• Paint

  Several brushes

  A canvas

  Two rollers

  Paper

• Masking tools

  Stamping items

  A sketch of your design

  A roller

  Your previous print

• A large piece of paper

  A registration paper

  A gel plate

  A brayer

  A blotting paper or scratch paper

• A registration paper

  A pencil

  Sketchbook ideas

  A linoleum block

  Your color wheel study

What is the primary use of a brayer in gel printing?

• To clean the gel plate

• To apply ink or paint to the gel plate

• To hold the paper in place

• To cut the gel plate into different shapes

What is a common material used in the creation of gel plates?

• Paper

• Gelatin

• Metal

• Wood

What is a common tool used in gel printing?

• A brayer

• A pencil

• A computer software

• A shoe insert