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A GUIDE TO WALLPAPER PRINTING
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For the process of printing, the in placing the block exactly into 1 Wooden blocks each with a unique reference
number on showing the design and the
craftsman utilises a table, padded position. Accuracy and strength of pitch number
with blankets, on which the paper colour is effectively governed by
is laid. Next to the table is a the printer’s ‘gut feeling’ on how 2 Printing in progress - the block being
manoeuvred into place using the crane
wooden, wall-sided tray, inside of much pressure needs to be
which there is an absorbent applied to the back of the block. 3 Ink preparation - the wall-sided tray with the
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