Lithography is one of the most common techniques offered in our shop. It is a printing technique that uses the properties of oil and water layers, which repel each other. Traditionally, a special limestone or metal plate is drawn with greasy chalk or Indian ink. The surface is then chemically treated so that the greasy drawing remains and the rest of the plate repels grease. The paint is applied to the plate and transferred to paper under the pressure of a lithographic press, which allows for detailed and fine prints. Modern machines equipped with automatic processes now commonly replace manual drawing and plate preparation, which speeds up and makes production more precise. In our shop you can find lithographs by authors such as Jan Soumar, Lucie J. Skřivánková, Markéta Kolářová, Karel Jerie and others.

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Screen printing works on the principle of a stencil. The motif is prepared on a screen (usually silk or synthetic), with some parts of it being closed (e.g. with an emulsion) and others remaining permeable. The paint is then pressed through the screen onto the substrate - usually paper, but it can also be used for printing on textiles, etc. This technique allows for vivid colors and is suitable for large series. At Chemistry Prints, Jakub Uksa aka OBIC, ZebOne, Marie Makeeva, or Innerfields, who print on special handmade Nepalese paper, offer their screen prints.

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Linocut is a relief printing technique where a motif is carved into linoleum. The engraved parts remain unpainted, while the raised areas are painted with printing ink and printed on paper. This is a simple technique suitable for graphics with sharp lines and contrasts. Among our authors, Štěpán Mikulenka and Eva Yurková offer linocut prints, for example.

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Risoprint is a stencil-based machine printing process similar to screen printing, but it is automated. Each color is printed separately, similar to offset printing. The colors are bright, often transparent, and can be used to create overlaps. This technique is used in our country by artist Patrik Kriššák and artist Lívia Mezovská.

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Digital printing uses inkjet or laser printing technology. The design is transferred directly from a digital original to paper or another surface. This type of printing is fast, accurate and suitable for both small series and large format prints.

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Giclée is a type of high-quality inkjet printing used primarily for reproductions of works of art. It uses special pigment inks and archival papers that ensure long life and accurate color reproduction. Giclee printing on lithographic paper is used by graphic artist Michal Bačák or artist Marek Mičánek, whose range of prints can be found at Chemistry Prints.

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Offset printing is a traditional printing technique that works on the principle of indirect printing - the ink is transferred from the printing plate to the rubber cylinder and then to the paper. It is mainly used for large volumes, such as magazines, books and advertising materials. The advantages are high print quality, production speed and low unit costs for larger quantities. Thanks to its versatility, it allows printing on various types of materials.