On Making and Displaying Inkless Embossed Prints on Dyed Paper

The author reviews briefly inkless embossing as an art medium and suggests some methods and materials for embossed printing that are easily accessible to artists.

The use of linoleum as the plate material for making inkless embossed prints is discussed in detail: the drawing of the design, the cutting of the linoleum, the proofing of the plate during the cutting stage, the selection and preparation of the paper and, finally, the making of the print.

In addition, the author discusses his procedure for dyeing the paper from which he makes inkless embossed prints and he describes effective means he has found for displaying and illuminating his dark colored prints. Examples of two of his inkless embossed prints are included.