plaster printing
- noun
- Specialized
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impresión en yeso
- In the workshop, the instructor explained how plaster printing transforms an intaglio plate into a relief print by using a plaster cast.
Examples
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The artist demonstrated plaster printing by casting a mold from the intaglio plate before producing several prints.
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Her latest exhibit features works created through plaster printing, showcasing raised surfaces that catch the light uniquely.
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Because plaster printing converts incised lines to relief, it allows for unique textural effects not possible with traditional methods.
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The artist used plaster printing to create unique textures.
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Have you ever tried plaster printing before?
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The artist showcased her latest series of works made with plaster printing, which highlighted the distinct textures created by the relief process.
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During the class, students learned plaster printing techniques to produce prints with pronounced, raised lines that added depth to their artwork.
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun–noun compound is directly compositional: 'plaster' (a gypsum mix) modifies 'printing', so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a printing technique that uses plaster. They might not know the technical intaglio-to-relief details, but the basic meaning is transparently derived from the constituents.
Etymology
The noun plaster printing comes from making a cast of a carved plate using plaster, so the cut lines become raised like a stamp. When these raised areas are inked and pressed they make a textured, 'relief print', so the name means a print method that turns cut lines into raised prints.
