Seahorse Print

          The print project was probably the most interesting and most involved project we did. To make them, we started by drawing the design and cutting it out in a small rectangle. Then we transferred the design onto blocks. We had to use tools to cut out the design into the block. We used wider blades to make wider marks, and narrower ones for smaller lines. After the design was cut into the block, we rolled ink onto the block using a brayer. Then, we pressed them onto paper to make the print. We did a few practices, then perfected the lines that did not show up. We had to make sure the textures were visible. I had to go over the lines for the seaweed so they would show up more. Next, we made a series of prints with different colors of ink and different colors of paper. We learned how to label the prints and how to order them. We experimented with multiple colors of ink in one print, and printing on different types of paper. This print was my favorite.