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.
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Lena Corwin is a textile designer and illustrator based in Brooklyn. Among her clients are Marithe + Francois Girbaud, Calvin Klein, Jill Stuart, and Elle Decor magazine. She also illustrated Stewart, Tabori and Chang's "Kids Crochet and Kids Weaving." Thayer Allyson Gowdy is a San Francisco-based photographer whose work has appeared in magazines such as "Real Simple, Health," and "Country Living," as well as Stewart, Tabori and Chang's "Knitting Nature "and Knitting "Lingerie Style."
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By co co
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This book is amazing! The images and designs are fanstastic. I haven't stopped thinking about what I want to print since I bought the book. The only down side is that some of the materials used in the books are quite difficult to find. However,with a bit of determination I think it will be possible to find everything needed.
There are still plenty of projects and ideas which don't require specialist materials.
I would recomend this book to any one interested in printing fabrics. It's well worth the money!
There are still plenty of projects and ideas which don't require specialist materials.
I would recomend this book to any one interested in printing fabrics. It's well worth the money!
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By F. Regan
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I've bought about 10-15 printing books in the last year or so. This is by far the nicest and most inspirational. Yes, it is textile printing and stencilling, so slightly more 'crafty', but it has the best and easiest to follow instructions. I can't value it highly enough - you will lose sleep thinking about what you want to do!
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By F. Battiato
Format:Hardcover-spiral
Amazing book, full of useful informations about materials and techniques for printing on paper, fabric, walls, wood and so on, with wonderful photographs of finished items and easy-to-follow step-by-step pictures. I loved it! Everything a beginner needs to know about printmaking! It contains: stenciling, screenprinting (two methods), block printing, rubber foam printing, rubber block/linocuts printing, etc.
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I like it
With some interesting tutorials inside it is a good choice if you want to start printing by hand. like a summary of all the techniques
Published 12 days ago by vargumosapoo
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Excellent book!
This is an extremely useful guide for anyone new to printmaking, and for those with some experience, like myself. Read more
Published 18 days ago by judithlogan-farias
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Lovely book to look at and informative too!
This book was recommended to me and as I have recently rediscovered textile printing for myself am very keen to have a go at the simpler methods described in it's pages. Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. Tiley
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The difference between this book and others on the same subject is that this book really gives you the techniques and details to do it yourself. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Passmore
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Explains what it promises
First: it's a beautiful book, I love having it on my desk, congratulations to the designers.
It's a simple, direct book that covers different stamping techniques and has... Read more
It's a simple, direct book that covers different stamping techniques and has... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rita
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Clear and beautiful
The book is really nice and the explanations are very clear. It shows many different ways to stamp on fabric.
Published 4 months ago by Bárbara Sanz
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Printing by hand
This is a present for an american who is into every thing British. Speedy delivery as usual - I can't commment on the book as I have not read it
Published 5 months ago by Allen Milne
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inspirational ideas..
Has some lovely design ideas...For anyone thinking of screen printing and making beautiful things for their home..would reccommend this book
Published 6 months ago by R Stokes
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Lovely book, greatly recommended
i loved this book. I am a beginner at hand printing, and found this easy to follow. I give it 5 stars although I wish there were some UK sites offered which sell the tools needed. Read more
Published 6 months ago by NataliaC
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Some great ideas!
Great for beginners, clear instructions for all the projects, patterns (paper) included for stencils etc. Designs inspirational and quite easily adaptable for other projects. Read more
Published 7 months ago by ruby
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