1. Rubber Stamp Printmaking Created and Presented by Ms. Steinmetz

2. Procedure Drawing/ Transferring the image: Draw design on tracing paper and transfer it to the linoleum. (Transfer Paper or rub transfer). Go over pencil lines on rubber with permanent marker. IMPORTANT: Text must be traced _______________ onto the block!

3. Procedure Carving the image: Safety measures when handling knives/gouges! Subtractive method, carving errors cannot be corrected easily, if at all. Which areas get inked, the carved or non-carved?

4. What’s what? What’s carved and what isn’t?

5. Removing or leaving rubber aren’t only options! Hatching and stippling techniques are the easy ways to render rubber.

6. Procedure Inking/ Printing: Apply ink to inking tray. Spread the ink on the tray with the brayer, then use the brayer to create a thin, even layer of ink on the linoleum. Place paper on the coated block and apply pressure with the baren.

7. Re-print again and again! Shirts Invitations Stationary

8. Requirements 1.Unless you are doing a detailed silhouette, idea must be sophisticated and contain adequate detail. 1.Encouraged Themes: Zodiac/ Mythology/ Astrology or Seasonal 1.Printing requirements -Black Print, white Paper -One print (any color) on cotton -Any color on a created background (pastel or watercolor) Please Avoid Any that is not school- appropriate Sport logos Cartoons

9. Mythology, Astrology/Zodiac

10. Seasonal

12. Do’s and Not to Do’s…

13. Printmaking Terms BLOCK PRINTING: A type of printmaking in which the image is printed from the surface of a linoleum or wood block. Non-printing areas have been carved away. BENCH HOOK: A device used to keep the block from slipping while it is being carved. GOUGE: Cutting tool for linoleum or wood blocks. Two basic types: V-shaped and U-shaped. BRAYER: Transfers the printing ink to the linoleum cut. BAREN: A tool used to apply an even, smooth pressure to the back of the paper, causing a transfer of ink from the linoleum cut to the paper. A spoon may also be used. PRINTING INK: Block printing inks are available in two types: water-soluble and oil. Both have the property of good ink transfer from the linoleum cut to the paper. REGISTRATION: Placement of the paper and block so each succeeding color in a multicolor print will be positioned correctly. EDITION: The total number of prints pulled and signed by the artist. SIGNATURE LINE: Just below each completed printed image, the following information is written in pencil: name of the work, print number/total number, and artist’s name.