printmaker

Printmakers engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber or other materials to create images which are transported onto surfaces, generally using a printing press. Printmakers often use tools such as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.

Alternative Labels

artist printmaker

designer printmaker

illustrator & printmaker

illustrator and printmaker

lithographer

printmaking artist

printmaking etcher

relief printer

screen printer

silk screen printer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust cut sizes clean engraved areas compute engraving dimensions determine quality of engraving engrave patterns ensure accurate engravings fill etchings handle etching chemicals inspect etched work maintain engraving equipment operate engraving equipment position engraving equipment prepare etching chemicals prepare workpieces for engraving prepare workpieces for etching scale etchings select engraving templates sketch designs on workpieces transfer designs on workpiece transpose designs to engravings verify engraving accuracy

Optional Skills and Competences

assess conservation needs collaborate with a technical staff in artistic productions

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/802a0e5d-5625-4166-a1f0-d13e2586df55

Status

released

Occupations

printmaker

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI