Traditional Printmaking Processes: Relief and Intaglio

Traditionally, there are two printmaking processes: relief and intaglio. The relief process consists of carving out portions of a block, such as wood, that would not be inked and pressed. Only the portions that protrude will hold the ink.

Intaglio prints would be carved into. For example, a metal plate, most often used for this process, would be carved into with a sharp object, and the recessed areas would hold the ink. Then the plate would be pressed. 

Play the tutorial below to learn more about these, and other, printmaking processes.

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