What is the cerography printmaking process?

The cerography printmaking process involves engraving an image into a wax layer applied to a metal surface. This technique allows artists to manipulate the depth and texture of the image by adjusting how much wax is left on the surface during the engraving process. Once the desired image is created in the wax, the piece is then put through a printing press, where ink is applied and can be transferred onto paper, capturing the intricacies of the design. This method offers unique qualities and can produce expressive prints that retain the texture of the engraving.

Other processes mentioned, like using a photo-sensitive emulsion, do not relate specifically to cerography but instead pertain to photogravure or similar techniques. Carving wood to create a print refers to woodblock printing, which involves entirely different materials and processes. Printing from lithographic stone pertains to lithography, a form of printmaking that relies on the chemical properties of the stone to produce images, distinct from the wax-based approach of cerography.