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Easy to follow instructions will teach beginners and initiated artists alike how to craft their own printing blocks and patterns.
Outlines the materials and processes involved in cutting the blocks, converting photographs, and printing greeting cards, bookplates, and textiles
Learn to create classic block print patterns for greeting cards, wallpaper, book illustrations and more with Andrea Lauren's easy step-by-step instruction! Artist and Designer Lauren shows you simple techniques for creating your own printing blocks out of art-foam. With no cutting and chiseling, these art-foam blocks can be made into shapes and patterns using only scissors and a pencil. Use these printing blocks, or purchased stamps, to create repeat patterns or bundled groupings to get that classic block print look for wallpaper, book illustrations, framing prints, greeting cards, gift wrap, fabric prints, and so much more! Throughout the book, find inspiration from selected works of block print artists from around the world. The new, easy-to-use block printing materials are great for beginners and skilled artists alike. Make your mark with Block Print!
Inspired Artist: Block Print for Beginners teaches beginners how to design and carve their own lino blocks and create a variety of unique, customizable art prints.
An essential guide to linoleum block printing techniques, with seventeen step-by-step projects and insights from some of today’s most talented printmakers. Block Print Magic is the perfect reference for a wide range of printmaking enthusiasts. The easy-to-follow illustrated instruction takes you through every step of the process, beginning with choosing and caring for tools and setting up a studio, through design essentials, carving techniques, and printing techniques. Those techniques include multi-block printing, reduction cuts, puzzle blocks, and rainbow-roll printing. Advanced carving techniques for creating textures, crosshatching, and three-dimensional shading will give you the oppor...
Unveiling the artistry and techniques behind traditional Japanese wood-block printing, this volume provides a deep appreciation for the timeless beauty of the craft. Featuring drawings and illustrations by A. W. Seaby and the author, Frank Morley Fletcher, this book lists the tools and materials required for the practice, while detailing the traditional method of the craft. With step-by-step demonstrations and clear diagrams, this guide is an essential resource for those interested in the ancient art of wood-block printing. The chapters of this volume include: General Description of the Operation of Printing from a Set of Blocks Description of the Materials and Tools Required for Block-Cutting Block-Cutting and the Planning of Blocks Preparation of Paper, Ink, Colour, and Paste for Printing Detailed Method of Printing Principles and Main Considerations on Designing Wood-Block Prints
"Learn to create high-quality prints for art prints, posters, signs, invitations, greeting cards, gift wrap, fabric, and more. This book will teach you everything you need to know to get started in block printing: selecting tools, paper, and ink; carving both linoleum and wood; and printing by hand in one color or more to achieve professional results. Includes expert tips on registering, editioning [sic], and tearing down paper and an annotated gallery of finished prints featuring the artist's comments" --Cover, p. 4.