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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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