The initial research of print processes
OUGD505 ‘What is good?’
P R I N T P R O C E S S ES
to go for the handmade aesthetic as I have never done that sort of style before in my work.
I have been researching into a selection of print processes that I could experiment with for my
Screen printing on to alternative materials such
Food festival branding project. I have listed on the
as maps and textiles is also an interest of mine, as
following pages some ideas that I believe would
there is lots of rustic materials that would match
be appropriate to use in a branding project that
the food photography aesthetic I want to achieve in
celebrates campfire food. I am interested in tactile
the photo shoot I have organised. Laser cutting and
printing technigues that match with the food
using the vinyl cutter in the print room is two other
photography I have been researching.
processes I have been keen to try out throughout second year.
I am especially interested in etching and e mbossing my branding identity on to different
The craft aspect of the examples on the pages
paper stocks, and intend to visit an etching
below also allow me show off my craft in a project
workshop in the future. I also want to look into
that is promoting outdoor back to basic and hands
linocut and hand rendered typography, as I want
on skills.
ETCHING STAMPS EMBOSSING
Etching is the process of using strong acid or
Rubber stamping, also called stamping, is a craft in
Embossing and debossing are processes of creating
mordant to cut into the unprotected parts of a metal
which some type of ink made of dye or pigment is
either raised or recessed relief images and designs
surface to create a design in intaglio in the metal
applied to an image or pattern that has been carved,
in paper and other materials. An embossed pattern
(the original process in modern manufacturing
molded, laser engraved or vulcanized, onto a sheet
is raised against the background, while a debossed
other chemicals may be used on other types of
of rubber. The rubber is often mounted onto a
pattern is sunken into the surface of the material
material). As an intaglio method of printmaking, it
more stable object such as a wood, brick or an
(but might protrude somewhat on the reverse,
is, along with engraving, the most important
acrylic block.
back side).
technique for old master prints.
TEXTILE SCREEN LINOCUT
Textile printing is the process of applying colour to
Screen printing is a printing technique that uses
Linocut is a printmaking technique. A design is cut
fabric in definite patterns or designs. In properly
a woven mesh to support an ink-blocking stencil
into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife,
printed fabrics the colour is bonded with the fiber,
to receive a desired image. The stencil forms open
V-shaped chisel or gouge, with the raised
so as to resist washing and friction. Textile printing
areas of mesh that transfer ink which can be pressed
(uncarved) areas representing a reversal (mirror
is related to dyeing but, whereas in dyeing
through the mesh as a sharp-edged image onto a
image) of the parts to show printed. The linoleum
proper the whole fabric is uniformly covered
substrate. A squeegee is moved across the screen
sheet is inked with a roller (called a brayer), and
with one colour.
stencil, forcing or pumping ink into the mesh
then impressed onto paper or fabric. The actual
openings for transfer by capillary action.
printing can be done by hand or with a press.
LASER CUT VINYL CUT
Laser cutting is a technology that uses a laser to cut
A vinyl cutter is a type of computer controlled
materials, and is typically used for industrial
machine. Small vinyl cutters look like computer
manufactures. Laser cutting works by directing the
printers. The computer controls the movement of a
output ofa high power laser, by computer, at the
sharp blade. This blade is used to cut out shapes and
material to be cut. The material then either melts,
letters from sheets of thin self-adhesive
burns, vaporizes away, leaving a high-quality
plastic (vinyl).
surface finish.