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Block Printing

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For this assignment you will make a series of six 2 color block prints using linoleum.
Focus: Positive and Negative Space.
Media: Lino block, bench hook, cutting tool, ink and brayer.
Process/ Techniques: See Art of Apex Portal, "How Do I" section.

Steps

Follow these steps to make your prints 

1.     Plan – pick 2 activities -  brainstorm, pin,sketch or research for images. My pins. 

2.      Make a final sketch the same dimension as your block and transfer. 

3.       Carve your block and make at least six prints with the first color. 

4.       Carve and make your second layer reduction prints, then correctly label each one. 
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Printmaking Resources
See here for an additional  how-to video and here for examples. Here are some videos from MOMA about the history of printmaking and the process.

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