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block printing

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noun

  1. printing from hand engraved or carved blocks of wood or linoleum

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Historically, block printing has been used in India since at least the 12th century.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2023

Whether you want to try candle making, Jaipur block printing, glass blowing, neon bending or woodworking, L.A. has a space for that.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2023

She stenciled on the design, slathering on bright red or white block printing ink with a roller.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2022

There will also be a live demonstration featuring an oil-based ink block printing technique 1-3 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2021

Over the next two months the eminent photographer encouraged the boy's uneven but promising efforts at painting and block printing, and permitted Ruess to hang around his studio with his own sons, Neil and Cole.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

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