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Edition Printing

Printmaking: Relief Printing

Day 40of 180
Week 8of 36
45Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of an art edition and print numbering

2

Create multiple prints from a single relief printing block

3

Develop patience and attention to detail in artistic process

📖 Scripture Connection

Ecclesiastes 9:10

“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.”

— Ecclesiastes 9:10 (WEB)

Encourages careful, intentional work in artistic creation, just as students will carefully create their print edition

📦 Materials Needed

  • Styrofoam printing block from previous lesson
  • Block printing ink
  • Brayer
  • White printing paper
  • Pencil
  • Clean work surface
  • Paper towels
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review previous day's print block creation and discuss edition printing concept

💭 Review Question: How might creating multiple prints be like telling the same story in different ways?
2Teaching (10 min)

Introduce edition printing techniques and artist's numbering system

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • What is an edition in printmaking?
  • How artists number and sign prints
  • Importance of consistency in printing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How is creating a print edition similar to making copies of a story?
  • Why might artists limit the number of prints in an edition?
3Activity: Create Your Print Edition (20 min)
project

Students will create multiple prints from their prepared block

📝 Instructions:
  1. Prepare work surface with paper and ink
  2. Roll ink evenly with brayer
  3. Apply ink to printing block carefully
  4. Create 3-5 prints
  5. Number each print (e.g., 1/5, 2/5)
  6. Sign completed prints
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Create 3 prints with parent assistance

Challenge: Experiment with different ink colors or paper types

4Closing (10 min)

Display and discuss print editions

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about making multiple prints?
  • How are your prints similar and different?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore Native American art traditions and how they used printmaking

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Edition printing is a traditional art technique where artists create a limited number of prints from a single block

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Protect work surfaces with newspaper
  • Help child maintain consistent ink application
  • Encourage careful, deliberate movements
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining even ink coverage and consistent print quality

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Careful ink application, consistent numbering, pride in completed work

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a small art journal documenting print edition process
  • Research famous printmakers and their edition techniques
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional art documentation worksheets

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