Plywood as a printing forme for making woodcuts.

The formes contain the image in relief printing. They can consist of all kinds of materials; such as linoleum, wood, plastic, metal etc.
A relief printing forme is inked and printed on paper, with the raised parts holding the ink and transferring it onto the paper. The "cut out" parts do not absorb the ink and therefore do not transfer anything to the paper. Some formes;

Plywood for woodcut. Is usually called Sina Ply Wood. Originally linden wood from Japan. Can also be made of birch wood or cherry wood. The harder the wood species, the finer details are possible.

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