equipment [2]

Collective term for the materials, instruments and tools used for engraving and printing.

wood engraving

Technique of engraving a piece of wood against the grain.

woodcut

Technique of engraving a piece of wood in the same direction as the grain.

brayer

Instrument used to spread ink on a raised figure.

ink

Preparation in black or in color used for printing.

inking slab

Plate on which the ink is spread so it will be evenly distributed on the brayer.

spatula

Tool with a flat flexible blade used to spread ink or scrape down the inking slab.

ink

Preparation in black or in color used for printing.

baren

Instrument that exerts pressure on the back of the paper to help the ink adhere.