Printing Techniques: Explore Creative Expression through Art and Design

Question 1

When we use screen printing, what do we use to create the design on the screen?

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A stencil

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A brush

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A sponge

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A roller

Question 2

Which tool is used to carve designs into a lino block?

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A gouge

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A chisel

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A scalpel

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A knife

Question 3

Which of these designs would be most suitable for screen printing?

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A simple geometric pattern

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A detailed landscape

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A photographic image

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A calligraphic inscription

Question 4

Which of these is not a printing technique we've learned about in this unit?

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Painting

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Screen printing

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Lino printing

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Block printing

Question 5

Which printing technique is NOT taught in this unit?

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Woodcut printing

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Screen printing

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Lino printing

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Block printing

Question 6

What are registration marks used for in screen printing?

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To line up different layers of a print

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To make a border around the print

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To stop the ink from spreading

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To add decoration to the print

Question 7

Which pattern can you make using block printing?

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Repeating geometric shapes

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Detailed landscapes

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Abstract designs

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Human figures

Question 8

What is the first thing you do to make a lino print?

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Draw your design on the lino

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Cut your design into the lino

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Ink the lino

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Print your design onto paper

Question 9

What is an important safety rule when using sharp tools in printmaking?

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Cut away from yourself

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Always use a sharp blade

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Never use a cutting mat

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Don't wear safety gear

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a printing technique we are learning about in this unit?

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Digital printing

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Screen printing

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Lino printing

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Block printing

Question 11

What do we use a squeegee for in screen printing?

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To push the ink through the screen onto the paper

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To put ink on the screen

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To clean the screen after printing

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To make the print raised

Question 12

What do we use a printing block for?

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To create patterns by pressing it onto paper or fabric

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To transfer images from one surface to another

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To make the print have a special texture

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To create a raised effect

Question 13

Which printing technique uses a fine mesh to transfer ink onto paper?

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Screen printing

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Relief printing

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Intaglio printing

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Planographic printing

Question 14

Which material do we use to make a lino print?

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Linoleum

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Wood

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Cardboard

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Paper

Question 15

What do we call the process of transferring ink from a screen onto paper?

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Screen printing

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Lino printing

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Block printing

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Printing

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a tool we use in block printing?

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Screen

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Carving tools

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Brayer

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Blocks

Question 17

Which of these techniques is NOT a kind of printing?

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Watercolour painting

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Screen printing

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Lino printing

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Block printing

Question 18

What is the name for the process of putting ink on a screen and transferring it to paper?

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Screen printing

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Lino printing

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Block printing

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Etching

Question 19

What is the purpose of a printing press?

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To put pressure on the printing block

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To keep the paper in place

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To mix the inks

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To clean the printing blocks

Question 20

Which of these is a natural material that can be used for block printing?

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Potatoes

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Cardboard

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Plastic

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Metal

Question 21

What is the difference between positive and negative space in a print?

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Positive space is the printed area, negative space is the unprinted area.

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Negative space is the printed area, positive space is the unprinted area.

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Positive space is the area around the design, negative space is the design itself.

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There is no difference between positive and negative space in a print.

Question 22

Which material is often used for making printing screens?

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Silk

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Wood

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Metal

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Glass

Question 23

What is the purpose of brayering in printing?

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Applying ink to a surface

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Rolling the paper

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Cleaning printing tools

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Transferring the design

Question 24

Which printing technique is best known for producing detailed, multicolored designs?

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Screen printing

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Lino printing

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Block printing

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Monoprinting

Question 25

Which of these is an example of a repeating pattern that can be created using printing techniques?

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Checkerboard

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Paisley

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Spiral

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Animal silhouette

Question 26

To prepare paper for printing, it's recommended to:

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Dampen it

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Fold it

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Tear it

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Scrunch it

Question 27

In printing, the type of ink used is called:

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Printing ink

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Watercolour

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Acrylic

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Oil paint

Question 28

Which of these printing techniques is NOT covered in this unit?

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Lithography

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Screen printing

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Lino printing

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Block printing

Question 29

In screen printing, what material is used to block out areas of the screen?

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Emulsion

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Paper

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Fabric

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Ink

Question 30

Which tool is specifically used for carving a lino block?

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Gouge

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Scalpel

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Chisel

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Knife

Question 31

What is the primary role of a press in block printing?

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To transfer ink to paper

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To cut the print

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To smooth the print

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To dry the print

Question 32

Which of these fabrics is NOT suitable for screen printing?

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Nylon

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Silk

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Canvas

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Cotton

Question 33

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the texture of a lino print?

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Paper quality

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Pressure

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Ink viscosity

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Tool depth

Question 34

What is the term for a faint imprint of a previous design on a print?

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Ghost print

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Misprint

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Double print

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Blurred print

Question 35

Which artist is known for their iconic screen prints of famous figures?

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Andy Warhol

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

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Claude Monet

Question 36

How do positive and negative images differ in printing?

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Positive images have raised areas, while negative images have recessed areas.

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Positive images are used in screen printing, while negative images are used in lino printing.

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Positive images show black on white, while negative images show white on black.

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Positive images are the final prints, while negative images are preparatory stages.

Question 37

In lino printing, what is the purpose of registration marks?

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To align different colors during multi-color printing

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To enhance the visual appeal of the print

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To indicate the center of the printing plate

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To secure the plate on the printing press

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a printing technique we have learned about in this unit?

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Painting

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Block printing

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Screen printing

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Lino printing

Question 39

When ink is transferred from a screen onto paper, what is the name of the printing technique?

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Screen printing

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Etching

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Woodcut

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Lithography

Question 40

What material do we use to create a lino print?

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Linoleum

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Wood

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Canvas

Question 41

What is a characteristic of a good quality printed design?

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Clear and sharp lines

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Uneven ink distribution

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Faded colors

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Blurry edges

Question 42

When using sharp tools in printing, which safety precaution is most important to remember?

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Always cut away from yourself

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Don't wear gloves

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Hold the knife loosely

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Use a blunt knife

Question 43

Which of these can we print on?

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Paper, fabric, and wood

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Paper and plastic only

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Wood and fabric only

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Glass and metal only

Question 44

What is the term for a design that is repeated over and over in a regular pattern?

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Motif

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Relief

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Stencil

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Intaglio

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a way to make prints?

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Painting

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Screen printing

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Lino printing

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Block printing

Question 46

What printing technique uses a special screen to put ink on paper?

Accepted Answer

Screen printing

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Lino printing

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Lithography

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Block printing

Question 47

What tool is used to carve designs into linoleum for printing?

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Linoleum cutter

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Screen

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Etching needle

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Printing block

Question 48

What is the process called when a design is transferred from a plate to paper?

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Printing

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Painting

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Carving

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Sketching

Question 49

What does a printing press do?

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Presses the ink onto the paper evenly

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Carves designs into printing plates

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Dries the prints quickly

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Mixes inks and makes colors

Question 50

Which printing method is best for making lots of copies of a picture or writing?

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Screen printing

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Lino printing

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Block printing

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Monotype