Simple Printmaking

The simplest form of relief printing is rubber stamping, which is familiar to all crafters. But the technique is far more versatile than that. And bestselling author Gwen Diehn is just the person to lead us from the familiar to the adventurous: Getting started; Finding ideas; Developing a design; Rubbing; Lettering; Tracing nature; Quick tips on drawing; Materials & tools; Wood; Linoleum; Cardboard; Rubber; Carving tools; Chisels and mallets; Printing materials & tools; Inks; Presses; Blocks; Transferring designs to blocks; Repairs; Collagraphs; Printmaking is a technique which can be used in a variety of crafts, and result in any number of practical and gift-worthy things: wrapping paper; note cards; book covers; calendars; posters; lampshades; T-shirts; children's books; personalised wine bottle labels; greetings cards; The author also provides a historical overview of printmaking, from Medieval to Japanese woodcuts, from Albrecht Durer to Pablo Picasso, and from Gauguin and Munch to twentieth century poster art. The next step after rubber stamping - explore the possibilities of printmaking.
Relief prints have a graphic almost folk art look that is universally appealing and very fashionable. Full colour illustrated step-by-step instructions through all the techniques.