Definitions Serigraph A process where-by designs are stenciled onto a fine mesh fabric that has been stretched on a frame. Liquid ink is poured onto the screen and scraped by a squeegee through the open areas of the screen onto the paper placed beneath the frame. This process is also known as silk-screen printing because originally silk was used for the fabric. This multicolor printmaking technique was developed in America in the late 1930’s.   Soft-ground An Intaglio process that involves the use of a waxy solution applied to the plate for the purpose of drawing a grainy line, imprinting textile patterns or elements from nature such as leaves. The soft-ground usually does not require a varnish to stop out areas that are to be protected from the bite of the acid as the ground itself prevents the acid from etching excepting in the areas where the ground has been imprinted or displaced.   Trial Proof An experimental print created during the development of an editioned print. A trial proof may vary in size or color from the editioned print.   Verso The backside of a print.   Watermark A design that appears in fine papers, usually designating the manufacturer. The designs are created with bent wire, and secured to the paper mold surface. When the pulp is added to the mold, the raised surface of the wire in the watermark design pushes pulp to the sides of the image, creating an area of lighter pulp. When held to the light, the watermark is noticeable.