Relief Printing Relief printing is the process of applying ink to a printing block which is then brought in contact with a piece of paper. The block may be made up of many different materials such as wood or linoleum. The material the block is made of effects the grain and texture of the printing. Steps 1. Transfer drawing to block 2. Decide if you are going to create a white line or black line printing 3. Carve the drawing into the block 4. Apply ink to the block 5. Put paper on the block then roll it through the press Intaglio Printing Intaglio printing is the process of scratching or etching your printing onto a metal sheet. The metal sheet gives the printing fine sculpted lines. The final printing also has raised ink and embossed edges. Steps 1. Scratch your drawing onto the metal plat