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Kodak Relief Plate

printing
Also known as: KRP
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The Kodak Relief Plate (KRP) is a type of plastic wraparound plate used in printing. It is made from a sheet of cellulose acetate that is coated with a photosensitive emulsion. After exposure to light, the emulsion hardens on the printing areas, protecting them from a solvent that removes the non-printing areas. This process creates a relief image that can be printed. KRP plates are typically mounted on a metal base and are known for their ease of use and good printing quality for text and line illustrations.1

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  1. printing - Preparing stereotypes and plates
  2. printmaking - Dotted print ( criblé )
  3. relief process
  4. relief printing
  5. dry plate
  6. history of photography - Development of the dry plate

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