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Bleeding (printing technique)

Scope note

Printing an image so that it extends to the edge of the paper or other printing surface. Distinguished from "bleeding (trimming)" which refers to trimming printed material so that portions of the illustration or text are removed.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000190340

Broader Terms used

<printing techniques>

Term used for

bled-to-the edge

Equivalent Terms used

bled (printed technique)

Created

13yrs ago

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