Lino Printing Quiz

What is linoleum in the context of lino printing?

• A type of ink

• A soft, flexible material used as a printing block

• A carving tool

• A paper type

What does the term “relief” refer to in relief printing?

• The ink used in printing

• The raised (uncarved) areas that hold the ink

• The carved away areas

• The paper that receives the print

Which tool is commonly used to carve designs into linoleum?

• Brayer

• Gouge or linocutter

• Sponge

• Roller

In lino printing, the parts that are not carved away are called the:

• Negative space

• Ink wells

• Raised surfaces

• Cut-out areas

What is the main function of the raised areas on a linoleum block?

• To absorb ink

• To hold and transfer ink to paper

• To create texture on the block only

• To blend colors

Which tool is used to spread ink evenly over the linoleum block?

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The design that is created on the linoleum block is known as the:

• Print

• Pattern

• Image or motif

• Template

What does “negative space” mean in print design?

• The parts that are inked

• The background areas left uninked

• The carved-out design

• The color of the ink

Which of the following is an essential element in lino printing?

• The printing press

• Carving tools, linoleum, and ink

• Photographic paper

• Digital scanner

Which material is least likely to be used for creating a relief printing block?

• Linoleum

• Wood

• Metal plate

• Rubber