How is a print printed?

There are different printmaking processes and techniques, but the basic concept involves creating an image on a printing plate. The plate is then inked in an effective and appropriate way depending on the process. A specific application of pressure is applied to a particular kind of paper pressed against the inked printing plate. The image is transferred to the paper. The image will appear in a reverse or mirror image of the plate image. For every impression, the plate must be re-inked.

What is an edition of a print?

A print can be printed in an edition, meaning a certain number will be printed. Each print will be consistent, with little or no difference in print quality or appearance. Although the prints are printed individually by hand with the skills of the artist and/or printmaker, there may be slight differences. The differences should not be significant or change the character of the image.

The size of the edition is indicated by a notation, usually with a pencil, at the bottom of the print. Sometimes a title will be included, and the signature of the artist.

The size of the edition is determined by the printing process and the durability of the printing plate, and how many the artist wishes to produce.

What is a monoprint?

Mono means one. A monoprint is a one-of-a-kind print, a single and unique print.

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