Unit 5: Traditional Printing Methods - Lino Printing



On Friday you will all be creating your own Lino Print Image of the initial of your first name.

Watch this short film on the Lino Cutting Process

Task 1 - In preparation for Friday's lesson, please print out the font of the first letter of your name, that you wish to create your print for. In Photoshop or Word flip the letter.

Task 2 - Write a mini case study on the Lino Printing Technique

Task 3 - Write an evaluation of the process (After Friday's lesson) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of this process compared to digital print making.

Unit 5: Traditional Printing Methods - Potato Printing

 

 

Potato Printing is a fun way to make an easy imprint. I expect you all remember doing this when you were little. This Wednesday we are going to say good bye to the digital gadgets we are used to and pick up a Potato! That's right put down those Apple & Blackberries and lets make some art!

I will provide the spuds, card and paints, scalpels etc,  but if you want to bring anything else to print on! Go ahead!

I found out about a student called Ed Cornish from St Martins School of Art on this website- Letterology
who with a friend made the complete Alphabet using potato's. I thought it would be a great idea for all of you to make the initials of your name.

1) In preparation for Wednesdays lesson find 2 fonts on the Internet that you would like to make as the imprint for your initials.

2) Write a mini case study on Potato printing and illustrate with examples.

 

 1. Cut your potato in half- Draw on your letter Mirror Image! And cut around it 

 



2. Blot Potato with a towel

 



 

3. Brush on Paint and Press on paper!

 

 

4) When you have finished your Potato printing - Write up an evaluation explaining the advantages and disadvantages to this method compared to digital print making. 

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