Graphic Design - Printing Methods 0.0 / 5 ? Design & Technology: GraphicsPrinting MethodsGCSEAQA Created by: RobynOrdishCreated on: 05-04-17 12:14 What is Screen Printing? When ink is pushed through a prepared screen of fine material so as to create a picture or pattern. 1 of 12 What is Screen Printing used for? Printing small runs of posters, display boards, fabrics and wallpaper products. 2 of 12 What materials can Screen Printing print on to? Fabrics 3 of 12 What is Flexography? A rotary relief printing method using rubber plates and fluid inks. 4 of 12 What is Flexography used for? Plastic shopping bags. 5 of 12 What materials can Flexography print on to? Cellophane, polythene and metallic films. 6 of 12 What is Lithography? Printing from a flat surface treated to repel the ink except where it is required for printing. 7 of 12 What is Lithography used for? Magazines, posters, packaging and books. 8 of 12 What materials can Lithography print on to? Paper and card. 9 of 12 What is Gravure? Printing from a photographic negative that has been transferred to a metal plate and etched in. 10 of 12 What is Gravure used for? Magazines, mail-order catalogues, packaging, and printing onto fabric and wallpaper. 11 of 12 What materials can Gravure print on to? Paper, board and fabrics. 12 of 12
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