Relief Print How It Works: Etching or impressing lines into the Styrofoam surface. Remaining, raised area is the design that is printed. Relief Print How It Works: https://vimeo.com/30564693

Theme: Positive Postcard Get final design idea approved Sketch on newsprint to be transferred to Styrofoam printing plate. Only if you have letters, otherwise skip this step. **Sharpie** over pencil drawing Tape newsprint to Styrofoam. **upsidedown** for letters only Use dull colored pencil to trace. Remove paper and impress lines 1-2 more times.

Theme: Positive Postcard Printmaking!!! Finish impressing lines. 2-3 times. Wait at seat to be called to a printing station. One person per station. After making one print, evaluate your work and make adjustments to Styrofoam as needed. Print 2-3 more GREAT QUALITY prints on GOOD DRAWING PAPER to be turned in and/or displayed in the hallway. Work in your sketchbook if you are finished or homework quietly at your seat.

Think about your handwriting! Lowercase or capital letters Thin or think. Bubble or block letters Straight, curved, added embellishments