Printmaking Studyguide

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  1. 3. A round, smooth pad, either flat or slightly convex, used to press paper against an inked block is called a ___________________________
  2. 5. When signing and numbering, the impression number is written in the _____________________
  3. 6. A plate is also sometimes called a _______________________
  4. 8. The number of a print in an edition is called the _____________________ number
  5. 11. Printmaking is transferring an image from an ______________ surface to create a work of art.
  6. 12. To ___________________ a print is to make a print by transferring ink onto paper either by hand or with a press
Down
  1. 1. A proof pulled to check the appearance of the image to make sure it is all right before making the edition is called a __________________ print.
  2. 2. A piece of thick, flat material, with a design on its surface, used to print repeated impressions of that design is called a ________________________
  3. 3. A metal or wooden plate with a raised edge on each end (opposite sides) that holds a plate in place on a table while cutting is called a ____________________ (2 words)
  4. 4. A hand-held rubber roller used to spread printing ink evenly on a surface before printing is called a _________________________
  5. 7. When signing and numbering, the ____________________ is written on the LEFT side
  6. 9. The artist signs in their prints in ___________________
  7. 10. A set of identical prints that are numbered and signed and have been pulled by, or under the supervision of, the artist and are authorized for distribution is called an _______________________________