Blankets or printing felts are placed over your damp paper and plate before you print. The blankets act as a cushion as the pressure of the press pushes the paper into the lines and crevices of the plate to pick up the ink.
FELT
Blankets or printing felts are placed over your damp paper and plate before you print. The blankets act as a cushion as the pressure of the press pushes the paper into the lines and crevices of the plate to pick up the ink.