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Definition of printmaking

printmaking

/ˈprɪntˌmeɪkɪŋ/
print · mak · ing
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1

The artistic process of creating artworks by printing, normally on paper, through transferring ink from a prepared matrix such as a woodblock, metal plate, stone, or screen.

Example

"She took a college studio course in printmaking to learn the traditional techniques of woodcut, etching, and lithography."

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• Nearby Words

printhead
printing
printmaker
printmaking
printout
printworks
prion

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Printmaking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/printmaking
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