ART CANARY

High School Visual Art Curriculum

BLOCK PRINTING

Reduction Prints with Potatoes

Potatoes are an excellent medium to use in learning  reduction block-printing techniques because it is fast.   There is an additional benefit in the limitations of the medium because it requires interesting innovations within color systems  and very simple ideas.

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A reduction print using potatoes

Printing with Erasers and Latex Blocks

In this video, erasers and latex blocks are used to make book bindings, decorative papers, and cards.  The unit is a good introduction to block printing using reduction print technique and  overprinting.

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