New Media Printmaking using the Makerbot

Printmaking is experiencing a Renaissance these days.
In January, 2013, I was introduced to some new work in the media involving CNC machinery to create relief blocks, and I thought – what about the 3d revolution? I am new to thingiverse, and my collaborator Dr. Jon Bath encouraged me to post my researches on this website.
Before I begin, I noticed a post has been made earlier which will serve as a much better introduction to experimentation in this new media, see Jasonwebb’s designs her