Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens

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It’s the natural inconsistencies—the accidental differences between one finished piece and another—that make hand-printed fabrics, papers, furniture, and works of art so interesting. The quirks are what show the maker’s intimate involvement in the process, and it’s that unique quality that first attracted textile designer and illustrator Lena Corwin to hand-printing.

Even though decorative prints are more in vogue than ever, there was until now no up-to-date hand-printing guide—no single source explaining the tools and materials that are used today, or reflecting a contemporary aesthetic. Corwin has given us that guide.

Using step-by-step instructions and up-close photos, Corwin teaches crafters everything they need to know to master stamping, stenciling, and screen printing, from making their own printing devices to trouble-shooting when plans go awry. Her inimitable collection of projects ranges from stamped stationery and simple-to-sew pouches, to stenciled tote bags and furniture, to screen-printed bed linens and upholstery fabric. There’s even a silk-screened dog bed. The author has created original artwork for each project (full-size patterns are included in an envelope at the back of the book), so that every crafter can achieve the same beautiful results. Or maybe not quite the same. Remember: It’s the subtle differences that make hand-printing so special and alluring.

What Customers Say About Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens:

I have been wanting to enter in the world of printing fabric, but had no idea where to start (what fabric, what paint).This book not only clearly describes how to do a handful of painting techniques, it does it in such a clear/helpful way. There is no guessing involved, the author has put down all the information you need to know.I highly suggest this book if you are interested in learning how to print (fabrics, papers, etc). This is a truly great book.

Saw this one at an art museum gift shop -couldn't wait to get on Amazon and buy it. So useful.

Fantastic book. Beautifully presented and easy to follow information. Now I just need the time to experiment.

Great pictures showing the process of printing by hand.directions are easily understood.Overall the explaination of this whole process was really good. And what a great surprise to see the designs used throughout the book are included with the book.

Corwin includes an envelope filled with 15 pages of copies of her own print-making designs. This chapter alone could be a novice printer's 'bible.'The following three chapters describe the tools and materials needed for each of the techniques (stamping, stenciling, or screen printing).

Getting Ready to Print, 2). You will NOT find "Printing By Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens" sitting on your bookshelf gathering dust.It will quickly become your printing reference guide, and the book's spiral-binding allows for easy viewing while creating.It is divided into four chapters: 1).

Screen Printing.The first chapter discusses and details the choosing of a surface, a design for printing, a printing method, and inks and paints. Stamping, 3).

Stenciling, and 4). Then each details instructions for projects, that you can find Corwin demonstrating in the photographs.Inside the backcover is a present within every copy.

She also shares little secrets of where to find copyright-free artwork, sources to find supplies, and her recommendations on other artful reading."Printing By Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens" is a resource that should NOT be overlooked by any artist.