collagraphy
Collagraphy is a printmaking process in which the printing plate is created by assembling a variety of textured materials onto a rigid backing, such as cardboard or wood. The resulting plate surface can be printed as relief, intaglio, or a combination of both, depending on how ink is applied and wiped.
Construction and materials: An artist builds up the plate by gluing together textured items such as cardboard,
Inking and printing: For relief collagraphs, ink is rolled onto the raised areas and wiped from the
History and usage: Collagraphy emerged in the mid-20th century as artists explored texture-based image-making beyond traditional