1. Lesson Objectives
To create cut path on 2D design.
To print your design onto label paper.
To use plotter to cut your design out.
To start your plan of making.
To carry on with any unfinished folder
work.

2. Gravure The process: Uses cylindrical printing plates.
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The process:
Uses cylindrical printing plates.
The plates are usually made of steel and plated with copper and a light-sensitive coating.
The image / text to be printed is etched into the plates by a laser in negative form.

3. Uses: art books greeting cards Advertising Currency wrapping paper
wood laminates
CD covers
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4. Can do long runs at high press speeds
Advantages:
Can do long runs at high press speeds
multi-colored
high quality jobs
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5. The Task You now have 15 minutes to: Draw a diagram of gravure
Describe the gravure printing process.
List what it is used for.
Explain 2 advantages of gravure.
You can use page 42 of the school revision guide to help you.
If you get finished you can read pages 44, 45, 46.