A printmaker is an artist who creates visual art through printmaking techniques. However, there are various synonyms for the word "printmaker" such as etcher, engraver, lithographer, silkscreen artist, woodcut artist, and linocut artist. An etcher uses acid to create an image, while an engraver uses a tool to carve an image onto a plate. A lithographer uses a stone or metal plate to create an image. Silkscreen artists use a stencil process to print their images. Woodcut artists carve an image into a block of wood, while linocut artists carve an image into linoleum, a softer material than wood. All of these artists are considered printmakers who use their unique techniques to create stunning works of art.