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Relief  and intaglio printing

BLIND EMBOSSING

About the course

Blind embossing is a technique that basically consists of printing a matrix without any  ink. In this way, a three-dimensional print of sculptural and tactile effects is obtained, in which light and shadows play a determining factor. There is variety of ways to create hand-made embossings (non-industrial), from carving a matrix to the printing of assorted objects.

Contents

* Introduction

* The matrix

* Use of hand tools

* Carved matrix step by step

* Optional use of power tools

* Openwork cardboard matrix step by step

* Additive process step by step

* Printing assorted objects

* Combination with other techniques

* Papers for blind embossing

* Printing with press and alternative hand printing

* Epilogue

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