block printing

"Block printing" is an ancient technique that involves carving designs into blocks, inking them, and pressing them onto surfaces like paper or fabric.

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Definition

B2Art and Printing

(technical, historical)A method of creating images or patterns by carving a design into a block, applying ink to the raised areas, and pressing it onto paper or fabric.

Example

  • She used block printing to create unique designs on her handmade cards.
  • Block printing is a traditional technique still used by artists today.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "block printing":

printing rollprinting presswood engravingblock systemprinting outin printline engravingpress proofplate mark