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This book is a general guide to printmaking by hand. Comprehensive and innovative, this practical introduction ranges from potato prints to multi-colour linocuts; from collage to screenprints; from prints made with pipe cleaners and burger boxes to three-dimensional indented sculpture. The advantage of the techniques covered are that they do not require expensive equipment or much space, and are suitable for all age groups. Easy to follow for the beginner, Handmade Prints also offers invaluable insights for the experienced printmaker. All the methods described require little specialised equipment and can be carried out at home on the kitchen table. They can be accomplished at many levels of expertise: in an artist s professional practice; as a school or college activity; or by enthusiasts of all ages to make unusual, inventive artworks or to transform home decor. The text is clearly written and highly illustrated with work done by people of all ages.
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Anne Desmet is a well-known wood engraver and is the editor of Printmaking Today. Her work can be seen in collections throughout Europe, most notably in the Ashmolean Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Jim Anderson is a well-known printmaker and is a fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers. He runs courses on printmaking.
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103 of 104 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a really excellent book if you're interested in exploring printmaking but don't have access to lots of expensive equipment. Loads of different techniques, clear instructions, accessible writing and great images make this book indispensible for teachers, workshop leaders and artists alike. Printmaking can often seem quite scary to the beginner and this book gives a thorough but gentle introduction to techniques that you can try at home. However, don't assume that this is a book just for beginners, both the authors are professional printmakers and the standard of many of the examples reflects this - even experienced printmakers may find new ideas and techniques in this book.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this book gives back exactly what you were expecting for: an introduction to printmaking. easy explanations -sometimes not as clear as I wished but that could be my problem with english- fun projects,many illustrations and some advanced technics. but most of all the illuminating discover that you can really use your imagination in any way possible with unexpected materials.a very good start for anyone who is approaching handmade printing.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Maybe it's just me, but on the basis of the reviews and the UK author I bought this book over others available and I'm disappointed with it's contents. It was originally published in the 1980's and whilst the I suspect the text has been updated the style of the book really doesn't appear modern. Plus points are the example of other artists work which is inspiring and the little hints and tips. Downsides is that the book doesn't include any projects or examples of how to apply the techniques and it's very wordy. Personally, a lot of the techniques were also not of interest to me. Sadly I think I may be selling this one on and buying something that I can interact with more.
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Fun to follow
Plenty of ideas for printing with different methods.
Got together with friends and had a go at different techniques. Great fun and experiments.
Excellent for beginners.
Got together with friends and had a go at different techniques. Great fun and experiments.
Excellent for beginners.
Published 6 months ago by BookwormNI
No press? No problem!
Purchased as a reference book to help me to learn more about the art of printmaking without a press. I found this book to be interesting and informative. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Sandra L
Lots of ideas
Delighted with the book, it gives a lot of ideas written in a language that beginners (like me) can understand.
Published 8 months ago by dingley
Brilliant!
This is a great book for beginners and those who have been printing for a while. Simple ideas using straightforward techniques. Gave me a lot of ideas.
Published 11 months ago by skip
Handmade Prints
The book is most useful, well written, well illustrated and great for setting you thinking in a new direction and adding to your printmaking repetoire. I warmly recommend it.
Published 12 months ago by Elisabeth Bond
Love it!
Great book! Wanted something to show me how to make prints at home and this does in droves! Lots of ideas and 'how to's' so looking forward to trying out many of the processes. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Joo
Brilliant book
My Mum has recently been attending a print class and specifically asked for this book for Christmas after her tutor recommended it to her. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Wednesday
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I was really pleased with this book. The ideas are useful and cheap to make and easily available. The more advanced stuff is inspiring. Iwould definitely recommend it.
Published 21 months ago by janet langman
Informative book on printing
I am a textiles designer who has previously done fabric printing however never really focused on it too much but have started to want to do more, so bought this book through the... Read more
Published 21 months ago by i4colour
good book, worthwhile read, but...
good book, but layout could have been better. Spiral bound would be preferable. Also, when reading it can appear a bit 'cluttered'. Read more
Published on 8 May 2010 by F. Regan
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