Question

Arrange the following options in chronological sequence in order of their use in the Lithography process.
(A). Drawing
(B). Gumming
(C). Grinding
(D). Inking
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (C), (D), (B).
• B. (C), (D), (A), (B).
• C. (C), (A), (B), (D).
• D. (C), (B), (A), (D).

Hint:

Think of the lithography process in four key stages: Prepare the stone (Grinding), Create the image (Drawing), Fix the image (Gumming/Etching), and Print the image (Inking).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Reconstruct the standard process for preparing and printing a lithographic stone.

Step 2: Sequence the steps in their correct chronological order.

(C) Grinding: The process begins by preparing the limestone slab. It is ground flat and grained to create a receptive surface. This must happen before anything else.
(A) Drawing: The artist then creates the image directly on the stone using a greasy substance like a litho crayon or tusche.
(B) Gumming: The stone is then etched with a solution of gum arabic and a small amount of acid. This chemically fixes the drawing to the stone and desensitizes the non-image areas so they attract water and repel ink.
(D) Inking: After the stone is processed and dampened with water, oil-based ink is rolled onto the surface. The ink adheres only to the greasy drawing, not the damp, non-image areas. The print is then made.
The correct sequence is (C), (A), (B), (D).