Printmaking Supplies

At Jerry's we specialize in artist materials made to perform and last. Find printmaking supplies needed for block and relief printing, screen printing, etching and intaglio, lithography, and monotype offering artists a wide range of printmaking inks, tools, papers and more. Shop for printing tools such as linoleum cutters, etching plates, inking plates, gel printing plates, etching and intaglio tools, squeegees, brayers, and barens as well as inks, printing presses and printing plates.

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What is Printmaking? Printmaking allows artists to produce multiple copies of an image, known as prints, while still retaining the individuality and handmade qualities of each print. Creating prints, through printmaking is a form of art where artists transfer images from plates, blocks or screens onto surfaces like paper. This process includes methods each with its techniques and features. Through printmaking artists can make copies of an image, known as prints while preserving the handmade essence of each print.

What Are The Common Printmaking Techniques?

Block Printing - Common relief printing techniques include woodcut and linocut. An image is carved into a block such as wood or linoleum, ink is applied to the raised surface, the image is transferred onto paper by pressing the block against it.
Etching and Intaglio - Involves incising or etching an image into a metal plate, typically copper or zinc. Several techniques, including etching, engraving, drypoint, and aquatint, all of which involve incising lines or textures below the surface of the plate.
Screen Printing - Creating a stencil, known as a screen on a mesh screen and blocking off the image areas is the first step. Ink is then pushed through the parts of the screen onto the surface, usually paper or fabric. Each color, in the picture needs its screen. The image is constructed by adding layers one at a time.
Lithography - The technique of lithography involves the creation of an image with greasy materials on a smooth limestone surface or a specially prepared metal plate. After the image is drawn, it is dampened with water, and ink is applied. The ink sticks to the areas of the image where grease has been deposited and is repelled by the wet areas. Through the use of a lithography press, the image is then transferred from the plate to the paper.

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