Printing Techniques: Master the Art of Printmaking

Question 1

Which printing technique is best for creating multiple copies of the same design?

Accepted Answer

Screen printing

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Block printing

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Relief printing

Question 2

To create a greeting card, you will use both mono-printing and block printing. Describe the steps you will take to make your design.

Accepted Answer

Create a mono-printed background and add a design on top using a printing block.

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Draw a picture on a piece of card and add details using a printing block.

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Use a printing block to create a design and add details with a paintbrush.

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Create a mono-printed background and draw a design on top with a marker.

Question 3

Which printing method is best for making unique prints?

Accepted Answer

Mono-printing, because it gives unpredictable results.

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Block printing, because it gives the same results every time.

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Both mono-printing and block printing are equally good for making unique prints.

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Neither mono-printing nor block printing is good for making unique prints.

Question 4

Which printing method is the most eco-friendly for creating a poster about protecting the environment?

Accepted Answer

Screen printing with water-based inks

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Digital printing

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Flexography

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Lithography

Question 5

Which industry uses printing techniques to create patterns on clothes?

Accepted Answer

Fashion

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Medical

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Construction

Question 6

Why is printmaking a special and important type of art?

Accepted Answer

It lets you make many copies of a design or artwork, making art more accessible and affordable.

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It's an easy and cheap art form that anyone can try.

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It's only used to make posters and ads.

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It's a very new art form that's only been around for a few years.

Question 7

How do printmaking techniques like mono-printing and block printing help you express your creativity when making prints?

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They let you experiment with different colors, shapes, and textures.

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They let you make many prints with the same design.

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They are quick and easy ways to make prints.

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They can only be used to print on paper.

Question 8

In block printing, how do we create the design on the block?

Accepted Answer

Carve the design into the block

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Draw the design on the block

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Print the design onto the block

Question 9

In screen printing, what is the purpose of the squeegee?

Accepted Answer

Push the ink through the stencil onto the paper

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Move the paper to print the design

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Hold the stencil in place

Question 10

You want to make lots of copies of the same picture to give to your friends. Which printing technique should you use, mono-printing or block printing? Why?

Accepted Answer

Block printing is more durable and can make many copies.

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Mono-printing is faster and easier.

Question 11

In our daily lives, printmaking is used to make things look more attractive. Can you think of an example where printmaking is used in this way?

Accepted Answer

A colorful design printed on a cereal box

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A painting displayed on a wall

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A carved wooden ornament

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A blank sheet of paper

Question 12

Imagine you're making a print that tells a story or shares a message. Which printing techniques could you combine to make your print come to life?

Accepted Answer

Use mono-printing for the background and block printing for the characters.

Accepted Answer

Use block printing for the shape of a birthday cake and mono-printing for the frosting and decorations.

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Only use screen printing with different shades of blue to make a picture of the ocean.

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Just use mono-printing to make a repeating pattern of shapes.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Painting

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Mono-printing

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Block printing

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Screen printing

Question 14

Which materials are used in mono-printing?

Accepted Answer

Printing ink and paper

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Carving tools and wood

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Silk screen and emulsion

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Canvas and acrylic paint

Question 15

What is the process called when you carve a raised design onto a block?

Accepted Answer

Carving

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Etching

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Embossing

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Lithography

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a factor to think about when making a screen for screen printing?

Accepted Answer

The type of paper you will use

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The size of the holes in the screen

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How thick the emulsion is

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How much pressure you use with the squeegee

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a printing technique taught in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Watercolour painting

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Mono-printing

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Block printing

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Screen printing

Question 18

What printing technique involves transferring an image or design onto a surface using a carved block?

Accepted Answer

Block printing

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Mono-printing

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Screen printing

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Lithography

Question 19

Which printing method involves creating a stencil and pushing ink through it?

Accepted Answer

Screen printing

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Mono-printing

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Block printing

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Etching

Question 20

What is the term for a unique print made from a mono-printing process?

Accepted Answer

Impression

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Edition

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Proof

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Matrix

Question 21

Which material is commonly used for creating block prints?

Accepted Answer

Wood

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Metal

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Plastic

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Cardboard

Question 22

What is the purpose of using a press in screen printing?

Accepted Answer

To transfer ink onto paper

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To create a stencil

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To carve a block

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To dry the print

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a tool used in block printing?

Accepted Answer

Paintbrush

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Carving tool

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Inking roller

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Printing paper

Question 24

What's the best way to transfer an image onto a screen in screen printing?

Accepted Answer

Using a photo emulsion and light

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Drawing it with a pencil

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Printing it with a laser printer

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Tracing it with a light box

Question 25

What's the purpose of a printing press in printmaking?

Accepted Answer

To apply pressure to the paper

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To mix the ink colors

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To dry the print

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To cut the paper to size

Question 26

Which material is NOT used in mono-printing?

Accepted Answer

A printing press

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A sheet of paper

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A potato

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A paintbrush

Question 27

What is the purpose of carving a design into a block of wood for block printing?

Accepted Answer

To create a raised surface for transferring ink.

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To create a recessed area for holding ink.

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To make the block easier to handle.

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To decorate the block.

Question 28

Which technique involves pushing ink through a mesh onto paper?

Accepted Answer

Screen printing

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Mono-printing

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Block printing

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Lithography

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a safety precaution for printing?

Accepted Answer

Eat food and drink while printing.

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Wear an apron and gloves.

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Keep the workspace tidy.

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Use sharp tools carefully.

Question 30

What is the name for transferring ink from a carved surface to paper?

Accepted Answer

Block printing

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Mono-printing

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Screen printing

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Etching

Question 31

Which type of paper is commonly used for printing?

Accepted Answer

Newsprint

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Cardboard

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Tissue paper

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Wrapping paper

Question 32

What is the role of a squeegee in screen printing?

Accepted Answer

To transfer ink through the screen.

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To clean the screen after printing.

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To hold the paper in place.

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To create a design on the screen.

Question 33

What is a limitation of mono-printing?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty in creating identical prints.

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High cost of materials.

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Messy process.

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Unsuitable for large-scale printing.

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a printing technique we will learn in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Painting

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Mono-printing

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Block printing

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Screen printing

Question 35

What makes mono-printing unique?

Accepted Answer

Only one print is made

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The prints are all exactly the same

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The design is carved into a block

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A screen is used to transfer the ink

Question 36

Which tool do we use to carve the design into the block for block printing?

Accepted Answer

Gouge

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Paintbrush

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Scissors

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Ink roller

Question 37

When block printing, what type of paper is best to use?

Accepted Answer

Thick paper or cardboard

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Thin paper or tracing paper

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Any type of paper

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Newspaper or magazine paper

Question 38

What is a proof in screen printing?

Accepted Answer

The first print made to check the design and registration

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The final print that is sold or displayed

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A test print made on scrap paper

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A duplicate print made for practice

Question 39

What is the difference between positive and negative space in printing?

Accepted Answer

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

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

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Positive and negative space are the same thing

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Positive space is the background, negative space is the foreground

Question 40

Which activity is NOT a printing technique?

Accepted Answer

Finger painting

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Mono-printing

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Block printing

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Screen printing

Question 41

In which printing technique is a design carved into a block?

Accepted Answer

Block printing

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Mono-printing

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Screen printing

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Etching

Question 42

What is the name of the mesh used in screen printing?

Accepted Answer

Silkscreen

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Stencil

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Perforated paper

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Canvas

Question 43

True or False: Mono-printing always produces exact copies of an image.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 44

What is the purpose of using a stencil in screen printing?

Accepted Answer

To block parts of the design

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To transfer the design onto the paper

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To add color to the image

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To create a textured effect

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a printing technique covered in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Digital printing

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Mono-printing

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Block printing

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Screen printing

Question 46

What is the term for the transferred image in printing?

Accepted Answer

Impression

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Stencil

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Matrix

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Proof

Question 47

Which of these is the first step in the screen printing process?

Accepted Answer

Preparing the screen

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Creating the design

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Printing the image

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Cleaning the screen

Question 48

What is the most important factor to consider when choosing a colour for printing?

Accepted Answer

The desired mood or atmosphere

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The colour of the paper

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The size of the print

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The type of printing technique

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a printing technique we learned in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Drawing

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Block printing

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Mono-printing

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Screen printing

Question 50

For mono-printing, what material do we use to make the image?

Accepted Answer

Paintbrush

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Carving tool

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Printing block

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Screen

Question 51

What is the purpose of a squeegee in screen printing?

Accepted Answer

To push ink through the screen onto paper

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To hold the screen in place

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To clean the screen after printing

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To dry the print

Question 52

What do we call the process of applying ink to a raised surface?

Accepted Answer

Block printing

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Mono-printing

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Screen printing

Question 53

Which material is NOT used in mono-printing?

Accepted Answer

Canvas

Answer

Printing ink

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Glass or metal plate

Question 54

What is the tool used to transfer ink onto paper in screen printing called?

Accepted Answer

Squeegee

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Roller

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Brush

Question 55

What is the term for the image that is transferred onto paper in printing?

Accepted Answer

Impression

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Stencil

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Negative

Question 56

Which of these methods is NOT a printing technique we have used in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Painting with watercolors

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Mono-printing

Answer

Block printing

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Screen printing

Question 57

Which tool in screen printing helps you push ink through the screen onto the paper or fabric?

Accepted Answer

Squeegee

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Brush

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Roller

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Stencil

Question 58

What's the reason for using registration marks in printing?

Accepted Answer

To help line up different printing plates correctly

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To create a special color effect

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To stop the ink from spreading

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To make the print look textured

Question 59

What should you use to clean up after finishing with printing materials?

Accepted Answer

Water and soap

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Turpentine

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Don't clean them

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Bleach

Question 60

Who is an artist famous for using new and different printing techniques in their work?

Accepted Answer

Andy Warhol

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

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Salvador Dalí

Question 61

Which of these is NOT a printing technique?

Accepted Answer

Drawing

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Mono-printing

Answer

Screen Printing

Question 62

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

Accepted Answer

Origami

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Mono-printing

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Block printing

Question 63

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

Accepted Answer

Painting

Answer

Mono-printing

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Block printing

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Screen printing

Question 64

What kind of printing uses a carved surface to transfer ink?

Accepted Answer

Block Printing

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Mono-printing

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Screen Printing