Block Printing
Techniques for Linoleum and Wood
Published on 23. September 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-8117-0601-8 (ISBN)
Description
How to make block prints for art prints, greeting cards, invitations, signs and more using both linoleum and wood. Covers transferring a design, carving, printing by hand in one or more colors, clean up, editioning, and tearing down paper. Detailed, illustrated instructions for selecting tools, paper, and ink; carving both linoleum and wood; and printing by hand in one color or more to achieve professional results. Techniques can be used for art prints, posters, signs, invitations, greeting cards, gift wrap, and fabric.
Reviews / Votes
The centuries-old art form of block printing is experiencing something of a revival, and this book makes the ideal introduction to the technique. From selecting and sourcing tools, paper and ink, the author shows in clear stages how to carve both linoleum and wood, using one or more colours to achieve professional results. The book closes with a gallery of finished prints, offering plenty of inspiration to would-be printers.-Leisure Painter If you've always wanted to try lino printing this book is an ideal introduction, it covers how to use linoleum and wood, how to transfer a design, how to carve properly and safely, how to print by hand using more than one colour, how to properly clean and care for your tools and your block. A well written, well illustrated guide that'd be great for beginners and more experienced alike.-Handmade LivingMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Illustrations
396 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 179 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
262 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8117-0601-8 (9780811706018)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Sandy Allison | Robert Craig
Block Printing
E-Book
08/2011
Stackpole Books
€16.80
Available for download
Persons
Robert Craig is a block printer, engraver, and printing instructor who works with both linoleum and wood. His pieces have been shown in galleries around the country. He lives near Easton, Pennsylvania.
Sandy Allison is a writer and editor who lives in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
Sandy Allison is a writer and editor who lives in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.