3. Etching
Method
Etching is a form of intaglio printing, where an image is created
by cutting or engraving into a surface ink is pushed into the cut
lines
Traditionally a copper sheet is used, now days we use etching
card which is able to be cut into with just a sharp pencil.
Then it gets pressed against paper which creates a print.
Advantages Disadvantages
Looks amazing
Can be mass produced
Takes a long time to do
Can smudge
4. Linocut
Method
Linocut is a printmaking technique, a variant of
woodcut in which a sheet of linoleum (sometimes
mounted on a wooden block) is used for the relief
surface. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with
a sharp knife, V-shaped chisel or gouge, with the
raised (uncarved) areas representing a reversal
(mirror image) of the parts to show printed. The
linoleum sheet is inked with a roller and then
impressed onto paper or fabric.
Looks good
Can be massed produced
Takes along time
Can be smudged easily
5. Screen print
Method
Screen printing is a printing technique that
uses a woven cloth to support an ink-
blocking stencil to get the image you
wanted
Advantages Disadvantages
Can be mass produced
Looks good
Can be done in colour
Can smudge
Takes a long time to do
6. Woodcut
Method
A image is carved into a block of wood, with the parts
to be printed remaining level with the surface. While the
parts printing parts are removed. The areas to show
white are cut away with a knife or chisel, leaving the
image to show in black at the original level.
Advantages Disadvantages
Takes a long time
Lots of effort is needed
Can smudge
Looks really good
Can be mass produced
7. Lithography
Method
Originally used an image drawn with oil, fat, or wax onto
a smooth surface called a limestone plate. The stone
was treated with a mixture of acid and gum Arabic.
etching the portions of the stone which were not
protected by the grease-based image. The etched
areas retained the water. A oil based ink was then put
on and would be repelled by the water, sticking to the
first drawing only.
Advantages Disadvantages
8. Gravure
Method
In gravure printing, the image is made up of small
holes in the surface of the printing plate. The holes
are filled with ink and any extras removed. Paper
comes into contact with the ink when it is pressed
against the plate.
Advantages Disadvantages
Can be mass produced
Looks good
Can smudge
Takes a long time
9. Screen Press
Method
Screen printing is a printing technique that uses a
woven cloth to support an ink-blocking stencil to get
the image wanted. The attached stencil forms open
areas of cloth that transfer ink or other materials
which can be pressed through the cloth as a sharp-
edged image.
Advantages Disadvantages
The ink might smudge
Cant correct or change it once its been done
Easy to do
Can be mass produced
11. Photocopying
Method
Most current photocopiers use a technology called
xerography, a dry process that uses electrostatic
charges on a light sensitive photoreceptor. To first
attract and then transfer toner particles (a powder)
onto paper as a image. Heat, pressure or a
combination of both is then used to fuse the toner
onto the paper. (Copiers can also use a ink jet, but
xerography is normal for office copying.)
Advantages Disadvantages
Quick
Easy to do
Can be mass produced
Complicated to fix if it breaks
You have to have electricity
12. Laser Printing
Method
a laser beam goes over a charged drum to
get a differentially charged image. The
drum then selectively collects charged
toner and transfers the image to
paper, which is then heated to
permanently keep the image.
Advantages Disadvantages
Cant smudge
Quick and easy
Image is there permanently
If there's a mistake you have to start again
Hard to fix if it breaks
Has to have electricity
13. Ink Jet
Method
Inkjet printing is a type of computer printing
that creates a digital image by putting
droplets of ink onto paper, plastic, or other
material.
Advantages Disadvantages
Can smudge
Not as good a quality
Needs electricity
Easy to use
Can be mass produced
14. Desktop Publishing
Method
Desktop publishing is the making of
documents using a page layout skill on a
personal computer. Desktop publishing
software can generate layouts and
produce typographic quality text and
images.
Advantages Disadvantages
Needs electricity
Cant take it anywhere
Can be deleted easily by accident
Can be mass produced
Only people who you want can see it
