Printmaking

What is printmaking?

• The process of drawing directly onto a surface

• An art that allows design patterns to be transferred to a desired surface

• A method of sculpting designs into clay

• A technique for creating digital art

What materials can be used to carve out designs for printmaking?

• Clay or plaster

• Rubber or wood

• Canvas or fabric

• Glass or metal

In printmaking, what part of the block receives the ink or paint?

• The areas carved out

• The raised areas that have not been carved

• The sides of the block

• The back of the block

What is a key benefit of printmaking?

• It creates unique, one-of-a-kind designs

• It allows for multiple copies of the same design to be made

• It only works on textiles

• It uses expensive materials

Which of the following best describes the process of transferring a design in printmaking?

• Paint or ink is applied to the carved block and stamped onto the surface

• The design is drawn directly onto the surface

• A digital printer transfers the design onto the material

• The design is engraved onto metal and pressed into fabric

What is serigraphy also known as?

• Engraving

• Silk screen printing

• Digital printing

• Lithography

In silk screen printing, which area of the stencil allows paint to seep through?

• Positive space

• Negative space

• Neutral space

• Empty space

What material is the screen mesh typically made of in silk screen printing?

• Glass or acrylic

• Metal or plastic

• Silk or polyester

• Canvas or rubber

What happens to the areas of the stencil that block the paint in silk screen printing?

• They create the design

• They are cut away for better ink flow

• They prevent the paint from seeping through, leaving the surface blank

• They harden to hold the screen in place

What is the main function of the stencil in silk screen printing?

• To mix the paint evenly

• To block paint from seeping through specific areas of the screen

• To clean the screen after printing

• To cut designs directly into the surface