Unit 8 · Project 3
First Edition (3 Prints)
Pull your first edition of 3 prints from your completed block.
Your block is carved — now print it. Pull a first edition of at least 3 prints on quality paper. Focus on consistency: same ink amount, same pressure, same registration for every print. Your first edition is the freshest printing of the block — the ink coverage is at its best and the block is at its sharpest. Select your 3 best prints for the edition.
Objectives
- 1Print a minimum of 6 copies and select your best 3
- 2Achieve consistent ink coverage and registration across all 3 prints
- 3Print on quality paper (provided)
- 4Allow prints to dry completely before handling
Materials
- Carved block
- Block printing ink
- Brayer
- Quality paper
- Registration guide (tape on table)
Tips
- Set up a registration system before you start — tape guides on the table for consistent paper placement
- Roll ink in an X pattern on the inking plate to ensure even coverage on the brayer
- Apply firm, even pressure — use a baren or the back of a wooden spoon
- Print more than you need — you'll have rejects, and that's expected