Printmaking Flashcards

Grade 4 · Art · Flashcards

Study key printmaking terms, tools, and techniques with these flashcards.

Flashcards

Printmaking: An art process where an inked image is transferred from a prepared surface to paper.
Matrix: The carved or prepared surface used to make a print, such as wood or linoleum.
Relief Printing: A method where raised areas hold ink and transfer the design to paper.
Linocut: Relief printing using a carved piece of linoleum as the matrix.
Woodcut: Relief printing using a carved piece of wood as the matrix.
Monoprint: A printmaking technique that creates only one unique print each time.
Edition: A numbered set of prints all made from the same matrix.
Brayer: A small roller used to spread ink evenly on the printing surface.
Impression: One single print pulled from the inked matrix.
Stencil Printing: Pushing ink through open areas in a stencil mask to create a design.
Screen Printing: A stencil method where ink is pushed through a fine mesh screen onto paper or fabric.
Registration: Carefully aligning the paper with the matrix so the printed image lands in the right position.
Printing Ink: Special thick ink used in printmaking that transfers well from matrix to paper.