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Printing from a flat lithographic surface

Prepared areas respond differently to water and ink, allowing the design to transfer to paper without raised letters or carved grooves.

4–5 min

Questions you could explore

  • How do image and non-image areas take on different roles?
  • Why is this distinct from relief printing?

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