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Article · Viewing Japanese Prints
FAQ: How is a Japanese print made?
- Type
- Article
- Level
- All levels
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2020
About this lesson
Explains traditional ukiyo-e print production: wood, design preparation, carving, kozo paper, pigments, kento registration, paste and baren, with names of many special printing effects.
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