Question

An ink-less printing process in which dampened paper is placed on a plate and run through a press is called:

• A. Deckle Edge
• B. Engraving
• C. Embossment
• D. Etching

Hint:

Think of the raised lettering on a formal invitation. That is an example of embossing. When done without ink in printmaking, it is a form of embossment.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Identify the key aspects: ink-free, plate-based, impression on damp paper via a press.
Step 2: Assess the choices. The process of producing a raised, 3D image on paper using pressure from dies or a carved plate, without ink, is Embossment (or embossing). Damp paper enhances pliability, improving the impression's texture and depth. Deckle edge describes the rough edge of handmade paper. Engraving and Etching are ink-based methods.