Question

Arrange the following options in chronological sequence in order of their use in the Lithography process.
(A). Drawing
(B). Gumming
(C). Grinding
(D). Inking
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (C), (D), (B).
• B. (C), (D), (A), (B).
• C. (C), (A), (B), (D).
• D. (C), (B), (A), (D).

Hint:

Think of the lithography process in four key stages: Prepare the stone (Grinding), Create the image (Drawing), Fix the image (Gumming/Etching), and Print the image (Inking).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Outline the lithographic stone preparation and printing process.

Step 2: Arrange the steps in the correct order.

(C) Grinding: Limestone is prepared by grinding it flat and graining the surface to make it receptive. This is the initial step.
(A) Drawing: The artist draws the image directly onto the stone using a greasy medium, such as a litho crayon or tusche.
(B) Gumming: The stone is etched with a solution of gum arabic and a small amount of acid. This fixes the drawing chemically and makes the non-image areas water-attracting and ink-repelling.
(D) Inking: Oil-based ink is rolled onto the dampened stone. The ink sticks only to the greasy drawing. The print is then produced.
The correct order is (C), (A), (B), (D).