frisket

American  

[fris-kit] / ˈfrɪs kɪt /

noun

1. a mask of thin paper laid over an illustration to shield certain areas when using an airbrush.

2. Printing. a mask of strong paper set in a rectangular frame attached to the tympan of certain presses and cut up so as to prevent accidental soiling or printing by furniture or the chase.

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frisket British  

/ ˈfrɪskɪt /

noun

1. printing a light rectangular frame, attached to the tympan of a hand printing press, that carries a parchment sheet to protect the nonprinting areas

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Etymology

Origin of frisket

From the French word frisquette, dating back to 1675–85. See frisk, -et

Example Sentences

In this workshop, offered monthly, participants will learn the frisket technique, using stencils and paint on clay tiles, in a happy hour atmosphere.

From Washington Post • Aug. 18, 2015

Painting clay, artist Clay Hollenkamp teaches the art of clay tile painting using the frisket technique of stencils; all materials and refreshments provided.

From Washington Post

A blank on the edge or corner of a page, owing to a portion of the frisket, or something else, intervening between the type and paper.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

This frisket was covered with strong paper in which were openings, cut a little larger than the size of the pages of the type-form.

From The Building of a Book A Series of Practical Articles Written by Experts in the Various Departments of Book Making and Distributing by Hitchcock, Frederick H.

It consisted of a table, along which the forme of type, furnished with a tympan and frisket, was pushed by hand.

From Men of Invention and Industry by Smiles, Samuel