Artes e Ofícios - Printmaking

a photographic printing process that uses a gelatin-coated plate to produce high-quality prints with a wide tonal range and a delicate, velvety texture

colotipia

the process of producing printed materials, such as documents, graphics, or photographs, using a computer and a printer

impressão por computador

a printing process that uses heat to transfer dye onto a substrate, such as paper or fabric, producing high-quality, long-lasting prints with vibrant colors and fine details

impressão por sublimação de tinta

a high-quality digital printing process that uses specialized inkjet printers and archival quality inks to create fine art prints with exceptional color accuracy, clarity, and longevity

giclée

a digital printing process that uses small droplets of ink to produce high-quality, full-color prints on a variety of materials, including paper, fabric, and plastic

impressão a jato de tinta

a digital printing process that uses a laser beam to transfer toner onto a substrate, typically paper, producing high-quality, fast, and precise prints

impressão a laser

a digital printing process that uses solid sticks or blocks of ink that are melted and applied to a substrate, such as paper or fabric, producing high-quality, vibrant prints with sharp details and minimal waste

tinta sólida

a digital printing process that uses heat to transfer ink or dye onto a substrate, typically paper or labels, producing high-quality, durable prints

impressão térmica

a printing technique in which the image is carved into the printing plate and the carved part holds the ink

intaglio

a type of printing process that uses a raised plate with characters to transfer ink to paper

tipografia

a type of relief printing process that uses a sheet of linoleum with a design cut into it to transfer ink to paper

linogravura

a type of printing process that uses a flat stone or metal plate with a design etched into it to transfer ink to paper

litografia

a type of printing process that uses a metal or plastic plate with a design etched into it to transfer ink to paper

monótipo

a type of printing process where inked images are transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to paper, creating sharp and clear prints

impressão offset

a printing method where the image and non-image areas are on the same flat surface, and ink only sticks to the parts meant to be printed

impressão planográfica

a type of printing machine that uses a flat metal plate with a design etched into it to transfer ink to paper

imprensa

a printing technique in which an image is carved in relief on a printing block, such as wood or linoleum, and ink is applied to the raised surface of the block before it is pressed onto paper or another substrate

impressão em relevo

a printmaking technique that involves carving a metal plate, typically copper or zinc, with a chisel or graver to create an image

corte de metal

the art or process of cutting or carving designs or writings on a metal surface using an acid or a laser beam

gravação

a relief printing technique that involves carving a design into the end-grain of a block of wood, typically boxwood, using specialized engraving tools

gravura em madeira

a relief printing technique that involves carving a design into a block of wood, inking the surface, and then printing the image onto paper or another substrate

madeira gravura

the technique of putting a design or pattern of ink or metal on a surface through a screen of silk or fine material

serigrafia

a technique used in printmaking that involves the use of a carved wooden block to create a design or pattern on paper or fabric

impressão em madeira

a printing process that involves engraving an image onto a ceramic plate, which is then inked and printed onto paper or another substrate

cerografia

a printmaking technique in which dots of ink are applied in patterns to create tones, textures and images

pontilhismo

an intaglio printing technique that involves roughening a metal plate with a special tool called a rocker to create a textured surface that can hold ink

mezzotinto

an etching technique that involves creating a tonal range on a metal plate by exposing it to an acid-resistant resin that is then heated

aquatinta

the art or process of carving an artistic shape or pattern on a hard material

gravação

an intaglio printing technique that involves scratching an image directly onto a metal plate, typically copper, using a pointed tool

ponto seco

a modern printing method that involves transferring digital images or text directly onto paper or other materials using a computer and a printer

impressão digital

a printing process that involves transferring ink from a master copy onto a gelatin pad, which can then be used to produce multiple copies of the original image or text using a press or by hand rubbing

hectógrafo