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4 parts of printmaking inks and paper, explained
A review framework for printmaking inks and papers: which specifications actually differ, what the labels are required to tell you, and what to test yourself.
Topic
materials
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How to choose materials for independent print studios
How independent print studios standardize inks, papers and cleanup, read the labeling rules that carry legal weight, and check used furniture for lead paint.
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Printing press materials: blankets, plates and paper explained
How to choose materials: choosing blankets, packing, plates and papers for a studio press, plus the lead and solvent hazards that arrive with secondhand letterpress.