A relief printmaking technique that can be use to create fine detail. A block of wood is carved with a sharp tool, creating a raised area (or ‘relief’). Ink is rolled onto the raised area which is then pressed onto paper or another surface, leaving the inked design behind. Wood engraving is different from woodcut: for wood engraving a piece of endgrain wood is used, which is very hard and smooth. This means that fine designs can be printed without any trace of wood texture. It was used in the 1800s to print images in books and newspapers because the hard wood meant the printing blocks were long-lasting.