Printmaking involves repeatedly transferring an original image from one prepared surface to another. Relief prints are created from the raised areas of a printing block after cutting away sections. Monoprints and monotypes produce unique prints from altered plates without permanent markings. Collagraphs use materials like paper or fabric glued to a printing surface. Key tools include brayers for applying ink, inking wells, burnishers for pressing paper to plates, and printing presses for consistent pressure. Proofs are trial prints and artist's proofs are reserved prints from the edition for the artist.

1. Printmaking Terms