Here are links to articles and other resources about print making.
Introduction to Printmaking by Venice Beedenbender, March, 2003. This 7-page PDF document will introduce you to the terminology and processes of making prints. What is an original print? What is a proof? What is a relief printing? Intaglio? Lithograph? Monoprint?
What Are Artist-Pulled Fine Prints? Washington Printmakers Gallery often sells artist-pulled fine prints. What does this mean? With so many kinds of “prints” for sale, the subject is confusing. Here are some of the basics about fine prints, printmaking, and print collecting.
Notes on Paper Lithography and Gum Arabic Transfer by Martha Oatway, Maryland Hall, April 28, 2012. Paper lithography is a simple way to make monoprints or to augment etchings, woodcuts and other prints. This process uses a photo copy as a plate and with a bit of technique allows you to ink the plate with oil-based inks. Water based inks won’t work since water is involved in the process; only oil-based inks can be used.
Polyester Plate Lithography / Pronto Plates. Using Adobe Photoshop and a laser printer, you can easily scan and print images onto polyester plates. A 1200dpi laser printer will work best. However, it is best to make a few adjustments to your print settings to make polyester plates print easily and accurately at the press. [The link takes you to a 4-page PDF document.]
Abstract Oil Painting with Dorland’s Wax Medium by Rebecca Crowell. Mixing various forms of wax with pigments can add body, brilliance, and luminosity to color. Unlike the encaustic method, this method requires no special equipment or set-up. [The link takes you to Ms. Crowell’s blog.] In April, 2015, Rosemary Cooley said, “I rub that Dorland wax on the covers of my Artist’s Books, then buff to protect them. I also found out that mixing cold wax with oil painting medium (Liquin or Galkyd) has the effect of making the medium more matte.”
Monotype: making prints by painting on a smooth, non-absorbent surface. A 3-minutes video by Peri Schwartz.
Artist Tax Deductions: Judge overturns IRS on tax deductions.