Nature Printmaking, Day 1

The video tutorial covers the process of printmaking using printing ink. It begins with an introduction to the materials and setup required for printmaking. The instructor then guides students through the steps of creating a print, including rolling ink onto a printing plate and transferring it to mixed media background paper. The tutorial addresses common issues such as using too much or too little ink and provides solutions. Students are encouraged to experiment with different colors and placement of prints. The session concludes with instructions on how to finish and clean up after the printmaking activity.

What tool is used to roll out the ink on the printing plate?

• Sponge

• Brayer

• Brush

• Palette knife

What should you place under your printing plate before applying ink?

• A sheet of newsprint or computer paper

• A cardboard

• A piece of cloth

• A plastic sheet

What might happen if you use too much ink on your printing plate?

• The print will be too light

• The print will lose definition

• The print will be too small

• The print will be too dark

How can you add a second color to your print?

• By mixing it with the first color

• By placing it on top of existing prints

• By overlapping it on a new paper

• By using a different brayer

Where should you place your wet papers at the end of the class?

• In a plastic bag

• On the teacher's desk

• On the drying rack with the folder open

• In a closed folder