Joan S. Zamore
Demonstration I
—Linear Relief Prints in Styrofoam
Objectives
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How to cut out a simple relief print and print it.
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How to print multiples.
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How to interchange colors while you print.
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How to make an offset or reverse print.
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How to develop tidy efficient work habits when printing.
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(figure available in print form)
Materials
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white paper 8” x 10”
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cutting tools (nails, blades and wires)
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pencils
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styrofoam trays
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printing inks (black and colors)
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paper towels
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newspapers
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sponges and rollers
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glass plates for rolling ink
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Technique demonstration—How to cut the styrofoam:
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To demonstrate different linear effects in the styrofoam.
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To demonstrate how to use tools appropriately.
Printing the relief print
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Roll the ink over the relief drawing cut into styrofoam.
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Place the paper on top of the inked styrofoam.
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With a dry roller, press back of paper against styrofoam.
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Peel off paper and hang up print on line to dry.
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You may make a reverse or offset print by printing a second time off a very wet print.
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Clean Up
A sheet of directions for clean up is handed out.
