Relief Print
This is a direct method of printing without the need for a press. Relief prints result from using a raised printing surface and exploiting the surface characteristics of any material. Traditionally these have resulted from cutting, engraving, abasing and scoring materials by hand such as wood or lino. A wider approach now encompasses the use of found materials, the use of computer aided cutting devices and power tools. Printing may be done by hand with a burin on the back of a spoon or with a press. Like intaglio although an artist may make an edition of prints, each version is inked up by hand and will differ from each other.
